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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 | Aleksander Barkov |
| C | Andreas Athanasiou |
| W | Timo Meier |
| W | Mike Hoffman |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| W | Anthony Mantha |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Alexander Edler |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 142.38 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,400 | 20.70 | 2.20 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $8,100 | 19.45 | 2.40 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,400 | 18.96 | 2.26 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,700 | 17.26 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | MTL | $3,400 | 8.78 | 2.58 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $5,800 | 14.24 | 2.46 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $8,100 | 19.45 | 2.40 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,400 | 15.35 | 2.40 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $8,700 | 19.09 | 2.19 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $7,600 | 18.63 | 2.45 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,600 | 18.36 | 2.13 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $9,200 | 17.92 | 1.95 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,800 | 16.58 | 2.44 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,800 | 16.18 | 2.79 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,400 | 16.16 | 2.52 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $6,500 | 15.94 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,800 | 16.18 | 2.79 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $4,900 | 13.02 | 2.66 |
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $5,400 | 14.04 | 2.60 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,400 | 16.16 | 2.52 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,200 | 12.84 | 2.47 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $6,500 | 15.94 | 2.45 |
| Brady Tkachuk | MTL | $5,600 | 13.70 | 2.45 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $7,600 | 18.63 | 2.45 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $5,500 | 15.10 | 2.74 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 14.50 | 2.01 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $6,300 | 14.06 | 2.23 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,700 | 14.02 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $3,500 | 9.86 | 2.82 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $5,500 | 15.10 | 2.74 |
| Alex Biega | WPG | $3,800 | 9.91 | 2.61 |
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $3,700 | 9.27 | 2.51 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,000 | 22.04 | 2.45 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 21.79 | 2.72 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $7,800 | 18.51 | 2.37 |
| Anton Khudobin | SJ | $8,000 | 18.08 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 21.79 | 2.72 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,000 | 22.04 | 2.45 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $7,800 | 18.51 | 2.37 |
| Anton Khudobin | SJ | $8,000 | 18.08 | 2.26 |
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.