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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 | Andreas Athanasiou |
| C | Mikael Backlund |
| W | Ryan Donato |
| W | Anthony Mantha |
| W | Matthew Tkachuk |
| W | David Perron |
| D | Tyson Barrie |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | Jordan Binnington |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 142.24 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,400 | 17.61 | 2.10 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,000 | 17.24 | 1.92 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $7,100 | 15.76 | 2.22 |
| Mikael Backlund | CEN | $5,900 | 14.40 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikael Backlund | CEN | $5,900 | 14.40 | 2.44 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $5,800 | 14.02 | 2.42 |
| Sam Steel | LA | $4,000 | 9.33 | 2.33 |
| Nico Hischier | COL | $5,000 | 11.60 | 2.32 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,100 | 18.07 | 2.23 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,700 | 16.72 | 2.50 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,300 | 15.79 | 1.90 |
| David Perron | EDM | $5,900 | 15.28 | 2.59 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $7,900 | 15.02 | 1.90 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,500 | 14.62 | 1.95 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,400 | 14.59 | 1.97 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $4,900 | 13.90 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Donato | NSH | $3,700 | 11.31 | 3.06 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $4,900 | 13.90 | 2.84 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $4,400 | 11.97 | 2.72 |
| Miles Wood | COL | $3,800 | 9.94 | 2.61 |
| David Perron | EDM | $5,900 | 15.28 | 2.59 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,700 | 16.72 | 2.50 |
| Blake Coleman | COL | $4,200 | 10.18 | 2.42 |
| Jared McCann | PHI | $4,400 | 10.46 | 2.38 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $7,000 | 17.19 | 2.46 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $6,300 | 14.29 | 2.27 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,500 | 14.04 | 2.16 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,200 | 12.53 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony DeAngelo | NYI | $3,700 | 9.39 | 2.54 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $7,000 | 17.19 | 2.46 |
| Travis Hamonic | CEN | $4,200 | 10.21 | 2.43 |
| Vince Dunn | EDM | $3,800 | 9.06 | 2.38 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,700 | 25.13 | 2.89 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $8,400 | 21.66 | 2.58 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,100 | 21.11 | 2.61 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $9,100 | 20.85 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,700 | 25.13 | 2.89 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,100 | 21.11 | 2.61 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $8,400 | 21.66 | 2.58 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $9,100 | 20.85 | 2.29 |
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.