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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 | Ryan Spooner |
| C | Alexander Kerfoot |
| W | Andrew Shaw |
| W | Andreas Athanasiou |
| W | Michael Frolik |
| W | Artturi Lehkonen |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| D | Mike Reilly |
| G | Semyon Varlamov |
| Salary | $40,600 |
| Expected Points | 79.28 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,800 | 16.48 | 0.00 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,200 | 15.80 | 0.00 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,300 | 13.43 | 0.00 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,800 | 12.06 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Wagner | LA | $3,100 | 3.36 | 1.08 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | FLA | $4,600 | 7.04 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Spooner | BOS | $4,500 | 7.14 | 0.00 |
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $4,500 | 4.48 | 0.00 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,800 | 14.86 | 0.00 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,200 | 13.98 | 0.00 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $6,900 | 12.07 | 0.00 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,200 | 11.86 | 0.00 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $6,500 | 11.70 | 0.00 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $7,100 | 11.22 | 0.00 |
| Jordan Eberle | NJ | $5,800 | 11.14 | 0.00 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,800 | 11.08 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Shaw | CAR | $4,000 | 8.64 | 2.16 |
| Michael Bournival | DET | $3,000 | 2.66 | 0.89 |
| Chris Thorburn | EDM | $3,000 | 2.54 | 0.85 |
| Seth Griffith | BUF | $3,000 | 1.44 | 0.48 |
| Loui Eriksson | WPG | $4,600 | 5.62 | 0.00 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | NJ | $4,600 | 6.92 | 0.00 |
| Micheal Ferland | CEN | $4,500 | 7.35 | 0.00 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | CAR | $4,300 | 8.55 | 0.00 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $7,200 | 14.95 | 0.00 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,900 | 11.86 | 0.00 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,800 | 11.57 | 0.00 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,500 | 11.33 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,600 | 7.16 | 1.99 |
| Mike Reilly | NSH | $3,500 | 4.33 | 1.24 |
| Johnny Boychuk | NJ | $4,600 | 5.75 | 0.00 |
| Brady Skjei | NYI | $4,500 | 6.44 | 0.00 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,900 | 19.32 | 0.00 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,600 | 18.99 | 0.00 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,700 | 18.45 | 0.00 |
| Antti Niemi | CHI | $7,600 | 18.38 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,600 | 18.99 | 0.00 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,300 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,300 | 17.96 | 0.00 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,100 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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.