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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 | Ryan Getzlaf |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Artemi Panarin |
| W | Patrick Eaves |
| W | Justin Williams |
| W | James van Riemsdyk |
| D | Hampus Lindholm |
| D | Matt Hunwick |
| G | Tuukka Rask |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 132.45 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Getzlaf | ANA | $8,000 | 17.32 | 2.17 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $6,700 | 15.53 | 2.32 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | WSH | $7,200 | 11.75 | 1.63 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,400 | 11.65 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | OTT | $3,900 | 9.32 | 2.39 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $6,700 | 15.53 | 2.32 |
| Mike Fisher | NSH | $4,000 | 8.97 | 2.24 |
| Tanner Kero | CHI | $3,300 | 7.16 | 2.17 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,500 | 15.19 | 1.79 |
| Artemi Panarin | CHI | $7,300 | 14.74 | 2.02 |
| Patrick Kane | CHI | $8,300 | 13.52 | 1.63 |
| James van Riemsdyk | TOR | $6,600 | 13.36 | 2.02 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,200 | 13.21 | 2.54 |
| Patrick Eaves | ANA | $5,500 | 13.16 | 2.39 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | NSH | $6,400 | 12.85 | 2.01 |
| Rickard Rakell | ANA | $6,200 | 12.39 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,200 | 13.21 | 2.54 |
| Marcus Johansson | WSH | $5,000 | 12.23 | 2.45 |
| Kris Versteeg | CGY | $4,000 | 9.64 | 2.41 |
| Patrick Eaves | ANA | $5,500 | 13.16 | 2.39 |
| Craig Smith | NSH | $3,500 | 7.98 | 2.28 |
| Marian Hossa | CHI | $4,900 | 10.62 | 2.17 |
| Ryan Hartman | CHI | $3,200 | 6.52 | 2.04 |
| James van Riemsdyk | TOR | $6,600 | 13.36 | 2.02 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | CAR | $7,300 | 17.58 | 2.41 |
| Ryan Ellis | NSH | $4,900 | 12.14 | 2.48 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $6,000 | 11.94 | 1.99 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | WSH | $5,900 | 11.31 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampus Lindholm | ANA | $3,900 | 10.82 | 2.77 |
| Cody Ceci | OTT | $3,500 | 9.22 | 2.64 |
| Matt Hunwick | TOR | $3,000 | 7.91 | 2.64 |
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $4,300 | 11.16 | 2.59 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $9,100 | 26.87 | 2.95 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,600 | 26.40 | 3.07 |
| Pekka Rinne | NSH | $8,700 | 22.42 | 2.58 |
| John Gibson | ANA | $8,900 | 22.01 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,600 | 26.40 | 3.07 |
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $9,100 | 26.87 | 2.95 |
| Pekka Rinne | NSH | $8,700 | 22.42 | 2.58 |
| John Gibson | ANA | $8,900 | 22.01 | 2.47 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.