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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 | Tyler Bozak |
| C | Brayden Schenn |
| W | Jujhar Khaira |
| W | Alex DeBrincat |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Brandon Saad |
| D | Jake Gardiner |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Corey Crawford |
| Salary | $52,500 |
| Expected Points | 121.72 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,900 | 15.25 | 1.71 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $7,200 | 15.24 | 2.12 |
| Nazem Kadri | OTT | $6,000 | 13.36 | 2.23 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,600 | 12.84 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $3,800 | 10.23 | 2.69 |
| Nazem Kadri | OTT | $6,000 | 13.36 | 2.23 |
| Patrik Berglund | EDM | $3,800 | 8.49 | 2.23 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $7,200 | 15.24 | 2.12 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,200 | 16.78 | 2.05 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,100 | 16.14 | 1.99 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,800 | 12.73 | 1.87 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,300 | 11.54 | 1.83 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $5,600 | 11.42 | 2.04 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $5,400 | 11.16 | 2.07 |
| Alexander Steen | EDM | $5,100 | 11.10 | 2.18 |
| Milan Lucic | ANA | $5,600 | 10.82 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jujhar Khaira | ANA | $3,100 | 8.28 | 2.67 |
| Connor Brown | OTT | $3,400 | 8.84 | 2.60 |
| Dmitrij Jaskin | EDM | $3,400 | 8.73 | 2.57 |
| Vladimir Sobotka | EDM | $4,100 | 10.36 | 2.53 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $4,100 | 9.56 | 2.33 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | STL | $3,200 | 7.14 | 2.23 |
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $3,600 | 7.96 | 2.21 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $3,100 | 6.84 | 2.20 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,900 | 15.19 | 2.20 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $5,100 | 11.90 | 2.33 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $4,800 | 11.71 | 2.44 |
| Duncan Keith | STL | $5,100 | 10.97 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Gardiner | OTT | $3,700 | 9.99 | 2.70 |
| Kris Russell | ANA | $3,900 | 10.34 | 2.65 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $4,800 | 11.71 | 2.44 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $3,600 | 8.59 | 2.38 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,600 | 23.43 | 2.72 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,400 | 22.46 | 2.67 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,600 | 19.46 | 2.26 |
| Scott Wedgewood | ARZ | $7,200 | 18.27 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,600 | 23.43 | 2.72 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,400 | 22.46 | 2.67 |
| Scott Wedgewood | ARZ | $7,200 | 18.27 | 2.54 |
| Curtis McElhinney | OTT | $7,300 | 17.45 | 2.39 |
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.