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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 | Auston Matthews |
| C | Anze Kopitar |
| W | Michael Cammalleri |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Jamie McGinn |
| W | Patrik Laine |
| D | John Carlson |
| D | Alex Pietrangelo |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 131.73 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,300 | 18.92 | 2.03 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,800 | 17.72 | 2.27 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,700 | 17.63 | 2.29 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,700 | 16.67 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,700 | 17.63 | 2.29 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,800 | 17.72 | 2.27 |
| Jeff Carter | VAN | $7,000 | 15.88 | 2.27 |
| Adam Lowry | PIT | $3,400 | 7.17 | 2.11 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,800 | 17.20 | 2.21 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 16.70 | 2.32 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 15.96 | 1.81 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,700 | 15.44 | 2.00 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,800 | 14.98 | 2.20 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $7,100 | 14.38 | 2.03 |
| Jason Zucker | NSH | $6,100 | 13.23 | 2.17 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $6,000 | 13.10 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $3,200 | 8.16 | 2.55 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,000 | 12.30 | 2.46 |
| Jamie McGinn | CHI | $3,200 | 7.81 | 2.44 |
| Tobias Rieder | ARZ | $3,300 | 7.72 | 2.34 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 16.70 | 2.32 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $5,100 | 11.44 | 2.24 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,800 | 17.20 | 2.21 |
| Ty Rattie | ANA | $3,900 | 8.63 | 2.21 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,900 | 14.59 | 2.11 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,800 | 13.10 | 2.26 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,000 | 12.99 | 2.16 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,800 | 12.85 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,800 | 13.10 | 2.26 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $4,600 | 10.26 | 2.23 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,800 | 12.85 | 2.21 |
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $4,800 | 10.58 | 2.20 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 24.82 | 2.95 |
| Curtis McElhinney | OTT | $7,800 | 24.16 | 3.10 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,900 | 23.67 | 2.66 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,300 | 22.22 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis McElhinney | OTT | $7,800 | 24.16 | 3.10 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 24.82 | 2.95 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,300 | 22.22 | 2.68 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,900 | 23.67 | 2.66 |
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.