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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 | Mikael Backlund |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Alexander Nylander |
| W | Timo Meier |
| W | Matthew Tkachuk |
| W | Jared McCann |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| D | Nate Schmidt |
| G | Juuse Saros |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 139.64 |
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 | 20.10 | 2.34 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $8,200 | 19.05 | 2.32 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,300 | 18.59 | 2.24 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,300 | 18.51 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,600 | 20.10 | 2.34 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $8,200 | 19.05 | 2.32 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,500 | 14.94 | 2.30 |
| Mikael Backlund | CEN | $6,100 | 14.00 | 2.29 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,300 | 20.36 | 2.19 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,900 | 17.66 | 2.56 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $7,500 | 17.62 | 2.35 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,500 | 17.46 | 2.05 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,800 | 17.00 | 2.18 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,200 | 16.92 | 2.06 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,800 | 16.81 | 2.16 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $8,000 | 16.65 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Nylander | BUF | $3,300 | 9.09 | 2.75 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,700 | 15.56 | 2.73 |
| Ryan Donato | NSH | $3,800 | 10.27 | 2.70 |
| Miles Wood | COL | $3,800 | 10.10 | 2.66 |
| Jared McCann | PHI | $4,300 | 11.33 | 2.63 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,900 | 17.66 | 2.56 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $4,700 | 12.03 | 2.56 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $4,600 | 11.74 | 2.55 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $7,200 | 17.46 | 2.42 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,100 | 15.23 | 2.15 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,400 | 14.72 | 2.30 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,600 | 14.34 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony DeAngelo | NYI | $3,700 | 9.13 | 2.47 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $7,200 | 17.46 | 2.42 |
| Vince Dunn | EDM | $3,800 | 9.01 | 2.37 |
| Carl Gunnarsson | EDM | $3,500 | 8.12 | 2.32 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,100 | 23.42 | 2.89 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,300 | 22.17 | 2.67 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 21.07 | 2.63 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,900 | 20.58 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,100 | 23.42 | 2.89 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,300 | 22.17 | 2.67 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 21.07 | 2.63 |
| Cory Schneider | COL | $7,400 | 18.21 | 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.