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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 | Brayden Schenn |
| C | Mark Scheifele |
| W | Andrew Shaw |
| W | Jesper Bratt |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| D | Roman Josi |
| D | Torey Krug |
| G | Scott Darling |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 135.48 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $8,000 | 18.14 | 2.27 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,700 | 16.31 | 2.12 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,300 | 16.01 | 1.93 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,700 | 14.81 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Szwarz | BOS | $3,300 | 8.64 | 2.62 |
| Tomas Plekanec | CAR | $3,900 | 9.11 | 2.34 |
| Brian Boyle | COL | $3,200 | 7.35 | 2.30 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $8,000 | 18.14 | 2.27 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,300 | 18.14 | 2.19 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,500 | 17.53 | 2.34 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,900 | 17.44 | 2.21 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,600 | 16.38 | 2.15 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,400 | 15.84 | 2.14 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,400 | 15.75 | 2.13 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,300 | 15.73 | 2.15 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,700 | 15.39 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Shaw | CAR | $3,400 | 10.12 | 2.98 |
| Jesper Bratt | COL | $3,700 | 9.81 | 2.65 |
| Connor Brown | OTT | $3,400 | 9.03 | 2.65 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $3,100 | 7.90 | 2.55 |
| Alex Galchenyuk | CAR | $4,400 | 11.18 | 2.54 |
| Danton Heinen | BOS | $3,700 | 9.12 | 2.46 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,100 | 10.01 | 2.44 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $3,400 | 8.22 | 2.42 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,900 | 16.04 | 2.72 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 15.21 | 2.17 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,300 | 14.69 | 2.33 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,800 | 14.04 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,900 | 16.04 | 2.72 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,300 | 13.34 | 2.52 |
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $4,500 | 11.32 | 2.51 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,500 | 13.75 | 2.50 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,900 | 22.64 | 2.54 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,800 | 21.64 | 2.46 |
| Cory Schneider | COL | $8,100 | 20.84 | 2.57 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $7,800 | 20.30 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Darling | WSH | $7,600 | 20.30 | 2.67 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $7,800 | 20.30 | 2.60 |
| Brian Elliott | NYR | $7,600 | 19.61 | 2.58 |
| Cory Schneider | COL | $8,100 | 20.84 | 2.57 |
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.