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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 | Patrice Bergeron |
| C | Bo Horvat |
| W | Andreas Athanasiou |
| W | Chris Kreider |
| W | Tyler Bertuzzi |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| D | P.K. Subban |
| D | Roman Josi |
| G | Anton Khudobin |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 125.9 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,000 | 18.30 | 2.29 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,100 | 17.26 | 1.90 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $7,200 | 14.20 | 1.97 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $7,300 | 14.10 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,000 | 18.30 | 2.29 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,700 | 7.74 | 2.09 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $5,800 | 11.96 | 2.06 |
| Brandon Sutter | WPG | $3,500 | 7.23 | 2.06 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,200 | 18.07 | 2.20 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,800 | 14.51 | 2.13 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,100 | 14.19 | 1.75 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,100 | 13.55 | 1.91 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,400 | 13.34 | 1.80 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,000 | 13.31 | 1.90 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $7,300 | 12.83 | 1.76 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $6,500 | 11.73 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $4,000 | 9.23 | 2.31 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $5,000 | 11.24 | 2.25 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,200 | 18.07 | 2.20 |
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $4,000 | 8.75 | 2.19 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | TOR | $3,200 | 6.95 | 2.17 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,800 | 14.51 | 2.13 |
| Mikkel Boedker | ATL | $3,900 | 8.24 | 2.11 |
| Brendan Perlini | ARZ | $3,600 | 7.56 | 2.10 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 15.25 | 2.12 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,400 | 14.36 | 2.24 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $6,000 | 13.36 | 2.23 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,500 | 11.83 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,400 | 14.36 | 2.24 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $6,000 | 13.36 | 2.23 |
| Charlie McAvoy | BOS | $3,800 | 8.47 | 2.23 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,500 | 11.83 | 2.15 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,000 | 23.40 | 2.60 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $8,300 | 22.43 | 2.70 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,800 | 22.32 | 2.54 |
| Darcy Kuemper | VAN | $7,900 | 21.00 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $8,300 | 22.43 | 2.70 |
| Darcy Kuemper | VAN | $7,900 | 21.00 | 2.66 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,000 | 23.40 | 2.60 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,800 | 22.32 | 2.54 |
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.