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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 | Drake Batherson |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | Alex Tuch |
| W | Brady Tkachuk |
| D | Oscar Klefbom |
| D | Thomas Chabot |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 136.25 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $6,600 | 17.73 | 2.69 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,700 | 17.45 | 2.27 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,200 | 16.67 | 1.81 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $8,000 | 16.41 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $6,600 | 17.73 | 2.69 |
| Colin White | MTL | $4,100 | 9.75 | 2.38 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,700 | 17.45 | 2.27 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,400 | 15.72 | 2.12 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $8,400 | 18.32 | 2.18 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,300 | 17.91 | 2.16 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,700 | 17.39 | 2.00 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $7,100 | 16.76 | 2.36 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,700 | 16.11 | 2.09 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,200 | 15.78 | 2.19 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,600 | 15.53 | 2.35 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,700 | 14.72 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Batherson | MTL | $3,400 | 9.57 | 2.81 |
| Brady Tkachuk | MTL | $4,900 | 12.92 | 2.64 |
| Alex Chiasson | ANA | $3,600 | 9.20 | 2.56 |
| Austin Watson | CGY | $3,600 | 8.70 | 2.42 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,800 | 14.01 | 2.42 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $7,100 | 16.76 | 2.36 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,600 | 15.53 | 2.35 |
| Jimmy Vesey | NYI | $4,000 | 9.16 | 2.29 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,600 | 14.65 | 2.62 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,600 | 14.06 | 2.13 |
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $5,900 | 13.33 | 2.26 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,300 | 11.38 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,600 | 14.65 | 2.62 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $4,900 | 11.22 | 2.29 |
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $5,900 | 13.33 | 2.26 |
| Ryan McDonagh | DET | $5,000 | 11.08 | 2.22 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,100 | 22.60 | 2.48 |
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $8,000 | 19.98 | 2.50 |
| Louis Domingue | DET | $8,600 | 19.63 | 2.28 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,300 | 19.34 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $8,000 | 19.98 | 2.50 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,100 | 22.60 | 2.48 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,300 | 19.34 | 2.33 |
| Louis Domingue | DET | $8,600 | 19.63 | 2.28 |
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.