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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 | Jack Eichel |
| C | Sebastian Aho |
| W | Andrei Svechnikov |
| W | Timo Meier |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Tomas Hertl |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| D | Darnell Nurse |
| G | Andrei Vasilevskiy |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 167.73 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $8,600 | 24.31 | 2.83 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,200 | 23.29 | 2.53 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,800 | 22.45 | 2.88 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,800 | 19.46 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $5,800 | 18.63 | 3.21 |
| Lucas Wallmark | WSH | $3,200 | 9.94 | 3.11 |
| Anthony Cirelli | DET | $3,300 | 9.91 | 3.00 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $5,500 | 15.92 | 2.89 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,000 | 22.57 | 2.82 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,100 | 22.04 | 3.61 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,600 | 21.74 | 2.86 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,200 | 20.89 | 2.90 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,700 | 20.28 | 2.33 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $8,300 | 19.94 | 2.40 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,100 | 18.72 | 2.31 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,800 | 18.17 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Svechnikov | WSH | $3,600 | 13.28 | 3.69 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,100 | 22.04 | 3.61 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,200 | 15.35 | 2.95 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,200 | 20.89 | 2.90 |
| Jordan Martinook | WSH | $3,500 | 10.01 | 2.86 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,600 | 21.74 | 2.86 |
| Alex Chiasson | ANA | $4,300 | 12.17 | 2.83 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,000 | 22.57 | 2.82 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,300 | 18.15 | 2.88 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,800 | 15.84 | 2.73 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $6,000 | 14.91 | 2.49 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 14.85 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $4,000 | 12.83 | 3.21 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,300 | 18.15 | 2.88 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,800 | 15.84 | 2.73 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $4,400 | 11.96 | 2.72 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,300 | 23.26 | 2.80 |
| Adin Hill | ARZ | $8,100 | 21.84 | 2.70 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $7,400 | 20.50 | 2.77 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,500 | 19.99 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,300 | 23.26 | 2.80 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $7,400 | 20.50 | 2.77 |
| Adin Hill | ARZ | $8,100 | 21.84 | 2.70 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,500 | 19.99 | 2.35 |
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.