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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 | Kyle Brodziak |
| C | Tyler Seguin |
| W | Ondrej Kase |
| W | Gabriel Landeskog |
| W | Rickard Rakell |
| W | Mikael Granlund |
| D | Shea Theodore |
| D | Alex Pietrangelo |
| G | Henrik Lundqvist |
| Salary | $52,700 |
| Expected Points | 165.69 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,000 | 21.89 | 2.74 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,800 | 18.53 | 2.11 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,800 | 18.28 | 2.34 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,600 | 17.71 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Brodziak | EDM | $3,100 | 12.77 | 4.12 |
| Antoine Vermette | LA | $3,400 | 11.32 | 3.33 |
| Radek Faksa | SJ | $3,700 | 11.31 | 3.06 |
| Ryan Kesler | LA | $5,000 | 14.78 | 2.96 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,100 | 21.90 | 2.41 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $6,500 | 20.08 | 3.09 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $6,500 | 19.98 | 3.07 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,600 | 17.66 | 2.05 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,900 | 17.56 | 2.22 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,900 | 17.34 | 2.51 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $7,000 | 16.85 | 2.41 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,300 | 16.58 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $3,900 | 14.54 | 3.73 |
| Tyler Pitlick | SJ | $3,200 | 11.49 | 3.59 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $6,500 | 20.08 | 3.09 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,200 | 12.98 | 3.09 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $6,500 | 19.98 | 3.07 |
| Devin Shore | SJ | $3,600 | 10.82 | 3.01 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $5,300 | 15.93 | 3.01 |
| Marian Gaborik | VAN | $4,400 | 13.07 | 2.97 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,300 | 16.97 | 2.69 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,800 | 16.55 | 2.85 |
| Cam Fowler | LA | $5,100 | 15.68 | 3.07 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 15.62 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,500 | 12.09 | 3.45 |
| Hampus Lindholm | LA | $4,400 | 14.34 | 3.26 |
| Cam Fowler | LA | $5,100 | 15.68 | 3.07 |
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $4,800 | 14.42 | 3.00 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,800 | 29.12 | 3.31 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,400 | 26.24 | 3.12 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,400 | 26.02 | 3.10 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,700 | 25.11 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,800 | 29.12 | 3.31 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,700 | 25.11 | 3.26 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,400 | 26.24 | 3.12 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,800 | 24.28 | 3.11 |
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.