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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 | Vincent Trocheck |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Brandon Pirri |
| W | Gabriel Landeskog |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| W | Blake Coleman |
| D | Thomas Chabot |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | MacKenzie Blackwood |
| Salary | $54,300 |
| Expected Points | 164.74 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,600 | 22.31 | 2.59 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,100 | 21.29 | 2.34 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,600 | 20.54 | 2.39 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $8,000 | 18.66 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $3,000 | 10.47 | 3.49 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,300 | 16.93 | 2.69 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,600 | 22.31 | 2.59 |
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $4,700 | 11.73 | 2.50 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,900 | 22.63 | 2.54 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,200 | 21.43 | 2.33 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,400 | 20.95 | 2.83 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,300 | 20.90 | 2.86 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,600 | 19.72 | 2.59 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,300 | 19.34 | 2.33 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,100 | 19.11 | 2.36 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,400 | 17.83 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Coleman | COL | $4,400 | 13.81 | 3.14 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,300 | 20.90 | 2.86 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,400 | 20.95 | 2.83 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $4,200 | 11.61 | 2.76 |
| Marcus Johansson | COL | $3,500 | 9.10 | 2.60 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,600 | 19.72 | 2.59 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,900 | 22.63 | 2.54 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $4,900 | 12.21 | 2.49 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,600 | 18.29 | 2.77 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,600 | 18.27 | 2.40 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $7,200 | 16.60 | 2.30 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,800 | 15.45 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,600 | 18.29 | 2.77 |
| Andy Greene | COL | $3,800 | 10.20 | 2.68 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $4,200 | 11.05 | 2.63 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,500 | 14.43 | 2.62 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $7,500 | 24.32 | 3.24 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,000 | 21.19 | 2.35 |
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,000 | 20.78 | 2.60 |
| Antti Niemi | CAR | $7,700 | 19.20 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $7,500 | 24.32 | 3.24 |
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,000 | 20.78 | 2.60 |
| Antti Niemi | CAR | $7,700 | 19.20 | 2.49 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,600 | 18.70 | 2.46 |
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.