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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 | Boone Jenner |
| C | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | Alex DeBrincat |
| W | Jason Zucker |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Mark Stone |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| D | Erik Karlsson |
| G | Anton Khudobin |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 138.49 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,300 | 19.39 | 2.34 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,200 | 18.19 | 1.98 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,400 | 17.60 | 2.10 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,100 | 17.06 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,500 | 13.28 | 2.95 |
| Yanni Gourde | DET | $3,100 | 7.73 | 2.49 |
| Derick Brassard | MTL | $4,900 | 12.14 | 2.48 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,000 | 16.79 | 2.40 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $9,000 | 20.69 | 2.30 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,700 | 20.64 | 2.37 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,800 | 17.12 | 2.19 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,600 | 16.91 | 1.97 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,900 | 16.78 | 2.12 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,600 | 15.35 | 2.02 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,500 | 15.08 | 2.01 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $6,600 | 14.27 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $3,500 | 9.65 | 2.76 |
| Jason Zucker | NSH | $4,200 | 11.00 | 2.62 |
| Anders Bjork | BOS | $3,600 | 9.01 | 2.50 |
| Conor Sheary | PHI | $4,700 | 11.65 | 2.48 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $5,200 | 12.75 | 2.45 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $3,100 | 7.44 | 2.40 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $3,600 | 8.55 | 2.38 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,700 | 20.64 | 2.37 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,200 | 17.63 | 2.45 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,400 | 14.55 | 2.27 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,400 | 14.53 | 1.96 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $7,200 | 14.08 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,200 | 17.63 | 2.45 |
| Dion Phaneuf | MTL | $4,200 | 9.97 | 2.37 |
| Jan Rutta | STL | $3,600 | 8.49 | 2.36 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $4,700 | 11.04 | 2.35 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $7,900 | 22.15 | 2.80 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $9,300 | 22.06 | 2.37 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,000 | 21.57 | 2.70 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,700 | 21.42 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $7,900 | 22.15 | 2.80 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,000 | 21.57 | 2.70 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,400 | 18.26 | 2.47 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,700 | 21.42 | 2.46 |
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.