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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 | John Tavares |
| C | Eric Staal |
| W | Andreas Athanasiou |
| W | Craig Smith |
| W | Kevin Fiala |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| D | Roman Josi |
| G | Frederik Andersen |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 132.62 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,500 | 18.63 | 2.19 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,300 | 16.70 | 2.01 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,400 | 15.18 | 2.05 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $6,200 | 13.99 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Staal | NSH | $6,200 | 13.99 | 2.26 |
| Matt Duchene | FLA | $4,600 | 10.07 | 2.19 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,500 | 18.63 | 2.19 |
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $5,200 | 11.34 | 2.18 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,000 | 19.37 | 2.15 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 17.56 | 2.00 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,900 | 17.45 | 2.21 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,600 | 15.96 | 2.10 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,300 | 14.63 | 2.00 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $6,400 | 14.38 | 2.25 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $6,900 | 14.28 | 2.07 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,300 | 14.27 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $3,500 | 9.53 | 2.72 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $4,500 | 11.58 | 2.57 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,000 | 9.45 | 2.36 |
| Charlie Coyle | NSH | $4,500 | 10.34 | 2.30 |
| Andrew Shaw | CAR | $4,000 | 9.18 | 2.30 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,300 | 14.27 | 2.27 |
| Connor Brown | OTT | $3,400 | 7.69 | 2.26 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $6,400 | 14.38 | 2.25 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,800 | 15.70 | 2.31 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,400 | 15.07 | 2.35 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,800 | 14.57 | 2.51 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,700 | 12.98 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,800 | 14.57 | 2.51 |
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $4,300 | 10.72 | 2.49 |
| Johnny Boychuk | NJ | $4,100 | 10.02 | 2.44 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $4,700 | 11.12 | 2.36 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,500 | 23.68 | 2.79 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,600 | 22.48 | 2.61 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,900 | 22.10 | 2.48 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,600 | 21.41 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,500 | 23.68 | 2.79 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $7,400 | 20.51 | 2.77 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,200 | 19.04 | 2.64 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,200 | 18.85 | 2.62 |
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.