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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 | Tomas Hertl |
| W | Andreas Athanasiou |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Blake Coleman |
| W | Brandon Pirri |
| D | Alexander Edler |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Antti Niemi |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 152.12 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,100 | 21.57 | 2.37 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,700 | 20.39 | 2.34 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,300 | 20.12 | 2.42 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,900 | 18.27 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Glendening | TOR | $3,300 | 8.84 | 2.68 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $5,700 | 14.95 | 2.62 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,400 | 16.39 | 2.56 |
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $7,100 | 17.96 | 2.53 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,900 | 24.92 | 2.80 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,000 | 21.85 | 2.43 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $7,300 | 18.72 | 2.56 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,800 | 18.52 | 2.37 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,200 | 18.00 | 2.50 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $8,000 | 17.89 | 2.24 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,600 | 17.88 | 2.35 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,800 | 17.84 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $4,400 | 13.19 | 3.00 |
| Blake Coleman | COL | $4,500 | 13.32 | 2.96 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $4,400 | 12.88 | 2.93 |
| Marcus Johansson | COL | $3,700 | 10.53 | 2.85 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,300 | 14.94 | 2.82 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,900 | 24.92 | 2.80 |
| Joel Armia | CAR | $3,500 | 9.70 | 2.77 |
| Miles Wood | COL | $3,600 | 9.81 | 2.73 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,500 | 19.11 | 2.55 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,800 | 15.55 | 2.29 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,500 | 14.81 | 2.28 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,600 | 14.77 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $4,300 | 13.43 | 3.12 |
| Andy Greene | COL | $3,800 | 9.81 | 2.58 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,500 | 19.11 | 2.55 |
| Travis Sanheim | NYR | $4,000 | 10.09 | 2.52 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,600 | 22.93 | 2.67 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,600 | 22.09 | 2.57 |
| Antti Niemi | CAR | $7,700 | 21.51 | 2.79 |
| Carter Hart | NYR | $8,400 | 19.41 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antti Niemi | CAR | $7,700 | 21.51 | 2.79 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,600 | 22.93 | 2.67 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,600 | 22.09 | 2.57 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $7,500 | 18.58 | 2.48 |
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.