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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 | Auston Matthews |
| C | Pierre-Luc Dubois |
| W | Andrew Shaw |
| W | Jonathan Drouin |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| W | Jonathan Huberdeau |
| D | Seth Jones |
| D | Michal Kempny |
| G | Garret Sparks |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 141.74 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,600 | 22.97 | 2.67 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $9,100 | 20.86 | 2.29 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,800 | 18.34 | 2.08 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,800 | 16.95 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,600 | 22.97 | 2.67 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | TB | $6,200 | 14.66 | 2.36 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $9,100 | 20.86 | 2.29 |
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $6,800 | 15.33 | 2.25 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,000 | 19.63 | 2.18 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $8,600 | 18.80 | 2.19 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 18.54 | 2.11 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,300 | 18.35 | 2.51 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,600 | 16.70 | 2.53 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,300 | 16.41 | 1.98 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,800 | 16.33 | 2.40 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,400 | 16.03 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Shaw | CAR | $3,700 | 10.38 | 2.80 |
| Jesper Bratt | COL | $3,700 | 9.79 | 2.65 |
| Drake Batherson | MTL | $3,700 | 9.43 | 2.55 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,600 | 16.70 | 2.53 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,300 | 18.35 | 2.51 |
| Jonathan Drouin | CAR | $5,800 | 14.51 | 2.50 |
| Austin Watson | CGY | $3,400 | 8.38 | 2.46 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,800 | 16.33 | 2.40 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,200 | 14.49 | 2.34 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,900 | 14.42 | 2.09 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,800 | 13.88 | 2.39 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,400 | 13.47 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,800 | 13.88 | 2.39 |
| Michal Kempny | DAL | $3,600 | 8.56 | 2.38 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,500 | 13.00 | 2.36 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,200 | 14.49 | 2.34 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garret Sparks | OTT | $7,600 | 22.61 | 2.97 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,100 | 20.16 | 2.22 |
| Louis Domingue | DET | $8,600 | 19.63 | 2.28 |
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $8,200 | 18.36 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garret Sparks | OTT | $7,600 | 22.61 | 2.97 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,300 | 17.89 | 2.45 |
| Louis Domingue | DET | $8,600 | 19.63 | 2.28 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,800 | 17.76 | 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.