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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 | Jeff Carter |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Ty Rattie |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Nick Bjugstad |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| D | Seth Jones |
| D | Alex Goligoski |
| G | Juuse Saros |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 135.27 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,300 | 21.97 | 2.36 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,900 | 17.82 | 2.00 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,700 | 17.53 | 2.28 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,700 | 17.50 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,300 | 21.97 | 2.36 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,700 | 17.53 | 2.28 |
| Jeff Carter | VAN | $6,600 | 15.02 | 2.28 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,700 | 17.50 | 2.27 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,500 | 19.14 | 2.25 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,700 | 18.16 | 2.09 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,200 | 17.88 | 2.18 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,300 | 17.17 | 2.35 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,900 | 16.89 | 2.14 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,400 | 16.65 | 2.25 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,600 | 15.81 | 2.08 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,800 | 15.56 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Rattie | ANA | $4,000 | 10.28 | 2.57 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,000 | 12.63 | 2.53 |
| Nick Bjugstad | CHI | $5,300 | 13.33 | 2.51 |
| Tobias Rieder | ARZ | $3,300 | 8.02 | 2.43 |
| Denis Malgin | CHI | $3,300 | 7.95 | 2.41 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,300 | 17.17 | 2.35 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,600 | 15.19 | 2.30 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,800 | 15.56 | 2.29 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,100 | 15.53 | 2.19 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,400 | 14.51 | 2.27 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,400 | 14.41 | 1.95 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 14.35 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Goligoski | ARZ | $3,700 | 8.89 | 2.40 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $5,600 | 13.05 | 2.33 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,400 | 12.53 | 2.32 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 14.35 | 2.31 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,300 | 23.05 | 2.48 |
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $7,800 | 22.48 | 2.88 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,900 | 20.89 | 2.64 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,900 | 20.49 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $7,800 | 22.48 | 2.88 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,900 | 20.89 | 2.64 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,900 | 20.49 | 2.59 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,300 | 23.05 | 2.48 |
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.