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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 | Elias Lindholm |
| C | Aleksander Barkov |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | Nick Bjugstad |
| W | Tobias Rieder |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| D | Jaccob Slavin |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| G | Louis Domingue |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 136.91 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,900 | 19.23 | 2.16 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,600 | 18.05 | 2.37 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,600 | 17.14 | 2.25 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,700 | 16.63 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,600 | 18.05 | 2.37 |
| Jeff Carter | VAN | $6,400 | 14.49 | 2.26 |
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $4,600 | 10.42 | 2.26 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $4,600 | 10.42 | 2.26 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,900 | 20.15 | 2.26 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 18.71 | 2.13 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $7,000 | 15.31 | 2.19 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,600 | 15.08 | 2.28 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,700 | 14.72 | 2.58 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,600 | 14.66 | 2.22 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,000 | 14.62 | 1.83 |
| Nick Bjugstad | CHI | $5,600 | 14.44 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,700 | 14.72 | 2.58 |
| Nick Bjugstad | CHI | $5,600 | 14.44 | 2.58 |
| Tobias Rieder | ARZ | $3,300 | 8.47 | 2.57 |
| Denis Malgin | CHI | $3,300 | 8.39 | 2.54 |
| Frank Vatrano | BOS | $3,400 | 8.19 | 2.41 |
| Andre Burakovsky | DAL | $3,400 | 8.11 | 2.38 |
| Jamie McGinn | CHI | $3,200 | 7.56 | 2.36 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,600 | 15.08 | 2.28 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,500 | 15.86 | 2.44 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 15.42 | 2.14 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,900 | 14.13 | 2.39 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,900 | 12.69 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Goligoski | ARZ | $3,700 | 9.45 | 2.55 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,500 | 15.86 | 2.44 |
| Jaccob Slavin | WSH | $4,600 | 11.22 | 2.44 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,900 | 14.13 | 2.39 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Domingue | ARZ | $8,000 | 23.58 | 2.95 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,800 | 22.27 | 2.53 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $8,300 | 21.16 | 2.55 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,600 | 21.13 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Domingue | ARZ | $8,000 | 23.58 | 2.95 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $8,300 | 21.16 | 2.55 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,300 | 21.09 | 2.54 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,800 | 22.27 | 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.