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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 | Dylan Strome |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Nick Bjugstad |
| W | Denis Malgin |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Mitchell Marner |
| D | John Carlson |
| D | Alex Goligoski |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Salary | $54,400 |
| Expected Points | 132.74 |
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 | 21.54 | 2.42 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,600 | 17.07 | 2.25 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,400 | 16.63 | 2.25 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,600 | 15.89 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Strome | ARZ | $3,100 | 8.11 | 2.62 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,900 | 21.54 | 2.42 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,600 | 17.07 | 2.25 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,400 | 16.63 | 2.25 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 20.25 | 2.30 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,600 | 15.60 | 2.36 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,600 | 15.47 | 2.03 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,300 | 15.42 | 2.11 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $7,000 | 14.00 | 2.00 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,300 | 12.50 | 1.71 |
| Nick Bjugstad | CHI | $5,600 | 12.42 | 2.22 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $5,700 | 12.25 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,600 | 15.60 | 2.36 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 20.25 | 2.30 |
| Denis Malgin | CHI | $3,300 | 7.50 | 2.27 |
| Nick Bjugstad | CHI | $5,600 | 12.42 | 2.22 |
| Andre Burakovsky | DAL | $3,400 | 7.46 | 2.19 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $5,700 | 12.25 | 2.15 |
| Jamie McGinn | CHI | $3,200 | 6.80 | 2.13 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,300 | 15.42 | 2.11 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,900 | 15.51 | 2.63 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $6,300 | 13.05 | 2.07 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,900 | 13.02 | 2.21 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $5,500 | 12.02 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,900 | 15.51 | 2.63 |
| Alex Goligoski | ARZ | $3,700 | 9.31 | 2.51 |
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,600 | 8.04 | 2.23 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,900 | 13.02 | 2.21 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,500 | 18.62 | 2.19 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,300 | 17.90 | 2.16 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,600 | 16.92 | 2.23 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,800 | 15.46 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,600 | 16.92 | 2.23 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,500 | 18.62 | 2.19 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,300 | 17.90 | 2.16 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,800 | 15.46 | 1.76 |
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.