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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 | Casey Cizikas |
| W | David Perron |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Andreas Johnsson |
| W | Jared McCann |
| D | Ryan Pulock |
| D | Shea Weber |
| G | Thomas Greiss |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 156.05 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $16,000 | 20.82 | 1.30 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,300 | 20.33 | 2.19 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,000 | 19.55 | 2.44 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,300 | 19.27 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Cizikas | NJ | $4,000 | 9.84 | 2.46 |
| Max Domi | CAR | $6,300 | 15.50 | 2.46 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,000 | 19.55 | 2.44 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | MTL | $3,500 | 8.42 | 2.41 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,400 | 23.07 | 2.45 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $9,000 | 20.74 | 2.30 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,700 | 19.78 | 2.27 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $14,000 | 19.28 | 1.38 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $8,400 | 18.96 | 2.26 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $8,500 | 18.43 | 2.17 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $8,300 | 18.32 | 2.21 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 17.84 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Perron | EDM | $5,500 | 17.01 | 3.09 |
| Cal Clutterbuck | NJ | $3,000 | 8.72 | 2.91 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,600 | 15.48 | 2.76 |
| Jared McCann | PHI | $5,000 | 13.77 | 2.75 |
| Andreas Johnsson | OTT | $4,500 | 12.26 | 2.72 |
| Brett Connolly | DAL | $3,600 | 9.62 | 2.67 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $3,700 | 9.81 | 2.65 |
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $5,200 | 13.71 | 2.64 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $7,200 | 16.29 | 2.26 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,600 | 15.93 | 2.41 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,700 | 15.78 | 2.77 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,100 | 14.78 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $4,400 | 13.43 | 3.05 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,700 | 15.78 | 2.77 |
| Jake Muzzin | OTT | $4,600 | 11.96 | 2.60 |
| Travis Hamonic | CEN | $4,200 | 10.46 | 2.49 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $8,400 | 31.34 | 3.73 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,700 | 24.96 | 2.87 |
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $8,600 | 20.50 | 2.38 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,600 | 20.48 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $8,400 | 31.34 | 3.73 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,700 | 24.96 | 2.87 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $8,000 | 20.17 | 2.52 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,200 | 19.78 | 2.41 |
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.