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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 | Carl Soderberg |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Gustav Nyquist |
| W | Colin Wilson |
| W | Timo Meier |
| W | Gabriel Landeskog |
| D | Ryan Pulock |
| D | Dougie Hamilton |
| G | Robin Lehner |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 124.8 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,900 | 19.77 | 2.22 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $7,300 | 15.78 | 2.16 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $8,000 | 15.09 | 1.89 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $6,500 | 11.38 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,900 | 19.77 | 2.22 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $7,300 | 15.78 | 2.16 |
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $4,500 | 9.49 | 2.11 |
| Brock Nelson | NJ | $5,400 | 11.09 | 2.05 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,400 | 16.54 | 2.24 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $8,300 | 14.99 | 1.81 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,300 | 13.85 | 2.20 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,800 | 11.37 | 1.67 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $6,100 | 11.03 | 1.81 |
| Jordan Eberle | NJ | $6,400 | 10.88 | 1.70 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $5,600 | 10.61 | 1.89 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $6,700 | 10.60 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,400 | 16.54 | 2.24 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,300 | 13.85 | 2.20 |
| Colin Wilson | FLA | $4,300 | 9.38 | 2.18 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,300 | 10.57 | 1.99 |
| Gustav Nyquist | ATL | $5,000 | 9.87 | 1.97 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | FLA | $4,100 | 7.93 | 1.93 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $5,600 | 10.61 | 1.89 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $6,100 | 11.03 | 1.81 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,600 | 16.38 | 2.16 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $6,600 | 14.57 | 2.21 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $7,200 | 13.69 | 1.90 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,600 | 12.58 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $4,200 | 9.95 | 2.37 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,600 | 12.58 | 2.25 |
| Ian Cole | FLA | $3,600 | 7.98 | 2.22 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $6,600 | 14.57 | 2.21 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,700 | 23.37 | 2.69 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $8,100 | 18.07 | 2.23 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,600 | 17.68 | 2.33 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,500 | 15.09 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,700 | 23.37 | 2.69 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,600 | 17.68 | 2.33 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $8,100 | 18.07 | 2.23 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,500 | 15.09 | 1.77 |
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.