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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 | Christopher DiDomenico |
| C | Steven Stamkos |
| W | Matt Calvert |
| W | Wayne Simmonds |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Mark Stone |
| D | Brent Burns |
| D | Ivan Provorov |
| G | Craig Anderson |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 138.21 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,800 | 20.74 | 2.36 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,700 | 16.96 | 2.53 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,000 | 16.75 | 2.09 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,300 | 16.04 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher DiDomenico | MTL | $3,000 | 10.27 | 3.42 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,700 | 16.96 | 2.53 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,100 | 15.30 | 2.51 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,800 | 20.74 | 2.36 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,100 | 21.09 | 2.32 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,400 | 17.06 | 2.30 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,600 | 14.89 | 1.96 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $8,400 | 14.71 | 1.75 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,100 | 14.68 | 2.07 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,500 | 14.31 | 1.91 |
| Wayne Simmonds | NYR | $5,700 | 13.96 | 2.45 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,300 | 13.81 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Calvert | TB | $3,000 | 7.83 | 2.61 |
| Wayne Simmonds | NYR | $5,700 | 13.96 | 2.45 |
| Jordan Weal | NYR | $3,300 | 8.05 | 2.44 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $5,500 | 13.34 | 2.43 |
| Josh Anderson | TB | $3,600 | 8.63 | 2.40 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | CAR | $4,000 | 9.36 | 2.34 |
| Yanni Gourde | DET | $3,400 | 7.88 | 2.32 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,100 | 21.09 | 2.32 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 18.81 | 2.61 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,500 | 16.62 | 2.22 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,600 | 13.28 | 2.01 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,700 | 13.10 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 18.81 | 2.61 |
| Radko Gudas | NYR | $3,500 | 8.84 | 2.53 |
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $4,300 | 10.83 | 2.52 |
| Charlie McAvoy | BOS | $4,300 | 10.66 | 2.48 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,400 | 23.33 | 2.48 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $8,100 | 21.34 | 2.63 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,900 | 21.01 | 2.36 |
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,700 | 20.76 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,700 | 20.76 | 2.70 |
| Brian Elliott | NYR | $7,400 | 19.50 | 2.63 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $8,100 | 21.34 | 2.63 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,400 | 23.33 | 2.48 |
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.