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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 | Jonathan Toews |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Teuvo Teravainen |
| W | Patrick Marleau |
| W | Alex DeBrincat |
| W | Mitchell Marner |
| D | Erik Gustafsson |
| D | Brent Seabrook |
| G | Jack Campbell |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 140.31 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,900 | 21.08 | 2.67 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,900 | 19.87 | 2.88 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,400 | 19.23 | 2.60 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,200 | 17.52 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,900 | 19.87 | 2.88 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,900 | 21.08 | 2.67 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,400 | 19.23 | 2.60 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,400 | 15.25 | 2.38 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,500 | 16.51 | 2.54 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,300 | 16.33 | 1.97 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $5,800 | 13.60 | 2.34 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $5,900 | 13.56 | 2.30 |
| Patrick Marleau | OTT | $5,800 | 13.44 | 2.32 |
| Gustav Nyquist | TOR | $5,600 | 12.35 | 2.21 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | TOR | $4,300 | 11.34 | 2.64 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,700 | 11.21 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Foegele | WSH | $3,400 | 9.61 | 2.83 |
| Ryan Spooner | NYI | $4,000 | 10.60 | 2.65 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | TOR | $4,300 | 11.34 | 2.64 |
| Jesper Fast | NYI | $3,700 | 9.48 | 2.56 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,500 | 16.51 | 2.54 |
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $3,600 | 9.04 | 2.51 |
| Phillip Di Giuseppe | WSH | $3,300 | 8.25 | 2.50 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,700 | 11.21 | 2.39 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $5,200 | 12.90 | 2.48 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,800 | 12.76 | 2.20 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $3,800 | 11.40 | 3.00 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,500 | 11.27 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $3,800 | 11.40 | 3.00 |
| Henri Jokiharju | STL | $3,500 | 9.24 | 2.64 |
| Dennis Cholowski | TOR | $3,600 | 9.24 | 2.57 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $5,200 | 12.90 | 2.48 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Campbell | VAN | $7,700 | 20.02 | 2.60 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,600 | 18.83 | 2.48 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | NYI | $7,500 | 13.57 | 1.81 |
| Cam Ward | STL | $7,700 | 12.39 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Campbell | VAN | $7,700 | 20.02 | 2.60 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,600 | 18.83 | 2.48 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | NYI | $7,500 | 13.57 | 1.81 |
| Cam Ward | STL | $7,700 | 12.39 | 1.61 |
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.