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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 | Matt Duchene |
| C | Brayden Point |
| W | Alex Chiasson |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | Ondrej Kase |
| D | Matt Dumba |
| D | Thomas Chabot |
| G | Louis Domingue |
| Salary | $54,600 |
| Expected Points | 136.76 |
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 | 19.35 | 2.17 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,300 | 18.57 | 2.00 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,800 | 17.47 | 1.99 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,400 | 17.26 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Smith | MTL | $3,400 | 8.32 | 2.45 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,400 | 17.26 | 2.33 |
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $6,600 | 15.36 | 2.33 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,500 | 15.06 | 2.32 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $8,100 | 17.81 | 2.20 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $8,400 | 17.77 | 2.12 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,400 | 17.31 | 2.70 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $7,200 | 16.88 | 2.34 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,600 | 16.62 | 1.93 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,700 | 16.29 | 2.11 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,100 | 16.25 | 2.01 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,600 | 16.16 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Chiasson | ANA | $3,400 | 10.09 | 2.97 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,400 | 17.31 | 2.70 |
| Austin Watson | CGY | $3,000 | 7.94 | 2.65 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $4,000 | 10.46 | 2.62 |
| Sam Gagner | WPG | $3,000 | 7.54 | 2.51 |
| Drake Batherson | MTL | $3,500 | 8.69 | 2.48 |
| Andrew Shaw | CAR | $3,900 | 9.41 | 2.41 |
| Nikolay Goldobin | WPG | $3,700 | 8.82 | 2.38 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,100 | 14.90 | 2.10 |
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $5,700 | 14.14 | 2.48 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,600 | 14.03 | 2.13 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,300 | 13.57 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,300 | 13.57 | 2.56 |
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $5,700 | 14.14 | 2.48 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $4,400 | 10.03 | 2.28 |
| Ryan McDonagh | DET | $5,000 | 11.40 | 2.28 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Domingue | DET | $8,600 | 21.69 | 2.52 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $9,100 | 21.69 | 2.38 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,200 | 19.19 | 2.09 |
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $8,000 | 18.98 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Domingue | DET | $8,600 | 21.69 | 2.52 |
| Calvin Petersen | VAN | $7,400 | 17.75 | 2.40 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $9,100 | 21.69 | 2.38 |
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $8,000 | 18.98 | 2.37 |
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.