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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 | Anze Kopitar |
| C | Tyler Seguin |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | Darren Helm |
| W | Justin Williams |
| W | Jamie Benn |
| D | Marc-Edouard Vlasic |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Kari Lehtonen |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 130.39 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,900 | 19.27 | 2.44 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,300 | 15.05 | 2.06 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,900 | 12.54 | 1.82 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,200 | 12.45 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,900 | 19.27 | 2.44 |
| Devin Shore | SJ | $3,600 | 7.69 | 2.14 |
| Jordan Staal | WSH | $5,000 | 10.41 | 2.08 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,300 | 15.05 | 2.06 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,600 | 15.84 | 2.08 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,200 | 15.45 | 2.49 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,400 | 13.43 | 2.10 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $7,100 | 13.08 | 1.84 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,800 | 12.85 | 1.89 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,500 | 12.04 | 1.85 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $5,700 | 11.99 | 2.10 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $5,400 | 11.90 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,200 | 15.45 | 2.49 |
| Darren Helm | TOR | $3,300 | 8.10 | 2.45 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $5,000 | 11.90 | 2.38 |
| Antoine Roussel | SJ | $3,200 | 7.63 | 2.38 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,400 | 10.24 | 2.33 |
| Connor Brown | OTT | $3,400 | 7.82 | 2.30 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $4,900 | 11.05 | 2.26 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $4,400 | 9.91 | 2.25 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,100 | 16.58 | 2.33 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $6,000 | 11.80 | 1.97 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,600 | 11.73 | 2.09 |
| Jake Muzzin | VAN | $4,800 | 10.72 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $3,600 | 8.98 | 2.49 |
| Mike Green | TOR | $4,200 | 9.83 | 2.34 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,100 | 16.58 | 2.33 |
| Noah Hanifin | WSH | $3,600 | 8.31 | 2.31 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,600 | 21.44 | 2.49 |
| Kari Lehtonen | SJ | $7,400 | 20.88 | 2.82 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,800 | 20.79 | 2.36 |
| Curtis McElhinney | OTT | $7,300 | 20.42 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kari Lehtonen | SJ | $7,400 | 20.88 | 2.82 |
| Curtis McElhinney | OTT | $7,300 | 20.42 | 2.80 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,600 | 21.44 | 2.49 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,800 | 20.79 | 2.36 |
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.