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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 | Vincent Trocheck |
| C | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | Craig Smith |
| W | Artturi Lehkonen |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Jake DeBrusk |
| D | Roman Josi |
| D | P.K. Subban |
| G | Tuukka Rask |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 130.13 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,300 | 15.67 | 2.15 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $6,900 | 13.66 | 1.98 |
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $6,500 | 13.29 | 2.04 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,000 | 12.68 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,300 | 15.67 | 2.15 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,300 | 6.96 | 2.11 |
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $6,500 | 13.29 | 2.04 |
| Colton Sissons | CGY | $3,200 | 6.47 | 2.02 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,600 | 18.20 | 2.12 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,900 | 16.56 | 2.10 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,600 | 16.35 | 2.15 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,400 | 15.66 | 2.12 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,900 | 14.79 | 2.14 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,500 | 13.85 | 2.13 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,200 | 13.47 | 1.87 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,100 | 13.38 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Smith | CGY | $4,500 | 11.29 | 2.51 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | CAR | $3,500 | 8.40 | 2.40 |
| Nick Bjugstad | CHI | $4,200 | 9.77 | 2.33 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,500 | 10.28 | 2.28 |
| Miles Wood | COL | $3,300 | 7.37 | 2.23 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,100 | 13.38 | 2.19 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,600 | 16.35 | 2.15 |
| Devante Smith-Pelly | DAL | $3,200 | 6.85 | 2.14 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,900 | 14.73 | 2.13 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,900 | 14.60 | 2.47 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,600 | 13.10 | 2.34 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,800 | 13.08 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,900 | 14.60 | 2.47 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,600 | 13.10 | 2.34 |
| Dmitry Orlov | DAL | $3,800 | 8.80 | 2.31 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,800 | 13.08 | 2.25 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,400 | 25.30 | 3.01 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,700 | 22.26 | 2.89 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,000 | 21.56 | 2.69 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,900 | 21.02 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,400 | 25.30 | 3.01 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,700 | 22.26 | 2.89 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,000 | 21.56 | 2.69 |
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $7,500 | 19.33 | 2.58 |
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.