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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 | Connor McDavid |
| C | Tyler Seguin |
| W | Tyler Bertuzzi |
| W | Christopher DiDomenico |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Kevin Fiala |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 135.21 |
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 | 18.48 | 2.08 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,500 | 17.97 | 2.11 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,200 | 17.23 | 2.10 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,100 | 16.79 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,300 | 7.60 | 2.30 |
| Luke Glendening | TOR | $3,300 | 7.48 | 2.27 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,600 | 14.65 | 2.22 |
| David Krejci | BOS | $5,900 | 12.68 | 2.15 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,900 | 19.16 | 2.42 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,200 | 17.40 | 2.12 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,900 | 17.08 | 2.16 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,700 | 16.89 | 1.94 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,500 | 15.99 | 2.13 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,200 | 15.90 | 1.94 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $7,200 | 14.77 | 2.05 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,600 | 14.65 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bertuzzi | TOR | $3,200 | 8.40 | 2.63 |
| Christopher DiDomenico | MTL | $3,000 | 7.69 | 2.56 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $4,400 | 10.94 | 2.49 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $4,600 | 11.39 | 2.48 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $4,400 | 10.91 | 2.48 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,900 | 19.16 | 2.42 |
| Paul Byron | CAR | $3,900 | 9.07 | 2.32 |
| Michael Raffl | NYR | $3,500 | 8.06 | 2.30 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,500 | 18.39 | 2.45 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,700 | 14.49 | 2.16 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,700 | 13.47 | 2.36 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,900 | 13.45 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,800 | 9.82 | 2.58 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,500 | 18.39 | 2.45 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $4,800 | 11.47 | 2.39 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,700 | 13.47 | 2.36 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,200 | 25.04 | 2.72 |
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,200 | 23.93 | 2.92 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,900 | 22.55 | 2.53 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $8,500 | 21.42 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,200 | 23.93 | 2.92 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,200 | 25.04 | 2.72 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,900 | 22.55 | 2.53 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $8,500 | 21.42 | 2.52 |
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.