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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 | Connor McDavid |
| C | John Tavares |
| W | Victor Olofsson |
| W | Ryan Donato |
| W | Anthony Mantha |
| W | Jared McCann |
| D | Alexander Edler |
| D | Roman Josi |
| G | Petr Mrazek |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 141.68 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,200 | 20.54 | 2.23 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,500 | 19.23 | 2.26 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,800 | 18.82 | 2.14 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,700 | 18.44 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Rodrigues | BUF | $3,700 | 9.21 | 2.49 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,400 | 15.63 | 2.44 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $5,600 | 13.44 | 2.40 |
| Jordan Staal | WSH | $5,100 | 11.90 | 2.33 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,300 | 20.08 | 2.16 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $8,300 | 18.80 | 2.26 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $9,000 | 18.62 | 2.07 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,200 | 18.28 | 2.23 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $7,700 | 17.22 | 2.24 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,600 | 16.57 | 2.18 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $7,700 | 16.56 | 2.15 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,700 | 15.99 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Olofsson | BUF | $3,500 | 11.02 | 3.15 |
| Ryan Donato | NSH | $3,600 | 11.26 | 3.13 |
| Jared McCann | PHI | $4,200 | 11.72 | 2.79 |
| Miles Wood | COL | $3,700 | 9.55 | 2.58 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,800 | 14.79 | 2.55 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $6,100 | 15.35 | 2.52 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,400 | 13.42 | 2.49 |
| Karson Kuhlman | BOS | $3,300 | 8.17 | 2.47 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $6,600 | 15.16 | 2.30 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $6,200 | 14.55 | 2.35 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,800 | 14.49 | 2.13 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,100 | 14.39 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $3,500 | 10.16 | 2.90 |
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $3,900 | 10.36 | 2.66 |
| Ryan McDonagh | DET | $4,800 | 12.51 | 2.61 |
| Mike Matheson | CHI | $3,700 | 9.51 | 2.57 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $8,200 | 24.35 | 2.97 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,800 | 24.20 | 2.75 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,500 | 23.57 | 2.77 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,800 | 21.39 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $8,200 | 24.35 | 2.97 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,500 | 23.57 | 2.77 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,800 | 24.20 | 2.75 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,700 | 18.79 | 2.44 |
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.