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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 | Jeff Carter |
| W | Anthony Beauvillier |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Taylor Hall |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| D | Ryan Pulock |
| D | Seth Jones |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 135.39 |
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 | 19.91 | 2.14 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,000 | 17.57 | 2.20 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,400 | 16.89 | 2.01 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,300 | 16.86 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Strome | ARZ | $3,400 | 8.62 | 2.54 |
| Nolan Patrick | NYR | $4,500 | 10.26 | 2.28 |
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $6,200 | 13.92 | 2.25 |
| Filip Chytil | NYI | $3,400 | 7.63 | 2.24 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,500 | 20.19 | 2.38 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,200 | 17.41 | 2.12 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,700 | 17.08 | 2.22 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 16.85 | 2.34 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,700 | 16.78 | 2.50 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,500 | 16.66 | 2.22 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 16.55 | 1.88 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $8,000 | 16.25 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Beauvillier | NJ | $3,900 | 10.58 | 2.71 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,700 | 16.78 | 2.50 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,200 | 12.74 | 2.45 |
| Spencer Foo | CEN | $3,000 | 7.18 | 2.39 |
| Kerby Rychel | OTT | $3,000 | 7.14 | 2.38 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,500 | 20.19 | 2.38 |
| Richard Panik | STL | $3,900 | 9.18 | 2.35 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 16.85 | 2.34 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 16.46 | 2.29 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,000 | 14.68 | 2.45 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $6,000 | 14.57 | 2.43 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 14.55 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $4,000 | 10.07 | 2.52 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,000 | 14.68 | 2.45 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $6,000 | 14.57 | 2.43 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,400 | 12.78 | 2.37 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 22.84 | 2.72 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,300 | 22.11 | 2.38 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,600 | 21.82 | 2.54 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $8,300 | 21.36 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 22.84 | 2.72 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $8,300 | 21.36 | 2.57 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,600 | 21.82 | 2.54 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,400 | 20.65 | 2.46 |
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.