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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of FanDuel (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NHL FanDuel Optimizer.
| C | Matt Duchene |
| C | Jeff Carter |
| W | Ty Rattie |
| W | Oliver Bjorkstrand |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 134.41 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $9,000 | 20.83 | 2.31 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,800 | 19.07 | 2.17 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,600 | 18.23 | 2.12 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,300 | 16.26 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $9,000 | 20.83 | 2.31 |
| Jeff Carter | VAN | $6,600 | 15.15 | 2.30 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,300 | 16.26 | 2.23 |
| Matt Duchene | FLA | $5,800 | 12.92 | 2.23 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,900 | 21.28 | 2.39 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 19.36 | 2.20 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,500 | 16.35 | 2.18 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,900 | 16.18 | 2.34 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,000 | 15.86 | 1.98 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,600 | 15.55 | 2.05 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,300 | 14.96 | 2.05 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,600 | 14.74 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Rattie | ANA | $3,400 | 9.40 | 2.76 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,900 | 21.28 | 2.39 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,600 | 10.76 | 2.34 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,900 | 16.18 | 2.34 |
| Denis Malgin | CHI | $3,300 | 7.69 | 2.33 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $4,000 | 9.20 | 2.30 |
| Nick Bjugstad | CHI | $5,600 | 12.60 | 2.25 |
| Mikkel Boedker | ATL | $4,000 | 8.98 | 2.25 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,500 | 16.61 | 2.56 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,100 | 15.20 | 2.14 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,400 | 15.13 | 2.36 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,100 | 14.68 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,500 | 16.61 | 2.56 |
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,600 | 8.73 | 2.43 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,100 | 14.68 | 2.41 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,400 | 15.13 | 2.36 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,200 | 24.94 | 2.71 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,200 | 21.68 | 2.64 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,400 | 21.42 | 2.28 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $8,200 | 20.91 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,200 | 24.94 | 2.71 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,200 | 21.68 | 2.64 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $8,200 | 20.91 | 2.55 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,900 | 19.99 | 2.53 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.