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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 | Connor McDavid |
| W | Spencer Foo |
| W | Michael Cammalleri |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| D | Roman Josi |
| D | John Carlson |
| G | Antti Raanta |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 142.35 |
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 | 22.35 | 2.40 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,400 | 19.24 | 2.29 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,900 | 18.56 | 2.35 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,000 | 18.39 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Strome | ARZ | $3,400 | 8.97 | 2.64 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,300 | 22.35 | 2.40 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,900 | 18.56 | 2.35 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,000 | 18.39 | 2.30 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,200 | 18.90 | 2.30 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,500 | 17.90 | 2.39 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $11,800 | 17.24 | 1.46 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,300 | 16.95 | 2.32 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,600 | 16.76 | 1.95 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,900 | 16.37 | 1.84 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,900 | 15.38 | 1.95 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,700 | 15.14 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Foo | CEN | $3,000 | 11.45 | 3.82 |
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $3,200 | 9.29 | 2.90 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | NJ | $3,900 | 10.09 | 2.59 |
| Ty Rattie | ANA | $3,900 | 10.05 | 2.58 |
| Sven Andrighetto | FLA | $3,200 | 7.88 | 2.46 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,300 | 12.94 | 2.44 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,500 | 17.90 | 2.39 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $3,400 | 8.08 | 2.38 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 16.17 | 2.25 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,900 | 15.54 | 2.25 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,000 | 14.84 | 2.47 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 14.79 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,400 | 13.33 | 2.47 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,000 | 14.84 | 2.47 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 14.79 | 2.38 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $6,100 | 14.47 | 2.37 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,500 | 25.11 | 2.95 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $8,000 | 23.86 | 2.98 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,600 | 23.08 | 2.68 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,900 | 22.92 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $8,000 | 23.86 | 2.98 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,500 | 25.11 | 2.95 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,600 | 23.08 | 2.68 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 22.21 | 2.64 |
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.