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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 | Riley Sheahan |
| C | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | Marcus Johansson |
| W | Carl Hagelin |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| W | Taylor Hall |
| D | Ryan Ellis |
| D | Roman Josi |
| G | John Gibson |
| Salary | $54,600 |
| Expected Points | 128.78 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,900 | 18.60 | 2.09 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,000 | 17.77 | 1.97 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,700 | 17.25 | 1.98 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,900 | 16.54 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,900 | 16.54 | 2.09 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,900 | 18.60 | 2.09 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $7,400 | 15.15 | 2.05 |
| Nolan Patrick | NYR | $4,300 | 8.64 | 2.01 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,300 | 19.26 | 2.32 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,500 | 18.34 | 2.16 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,700 | 18.28 | 2.10 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 17.57 | 2.00 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,400 | 16.81 | 2.27 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,800 | 15.60 | 2.00 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,700 | 15.27 | 1.98 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,400 | 14.40 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Johansson | COL | $4,100 | 10.44 | 2.55 |
| Carl Hagelin | PHI | $3,600 | 8.66 | 2.40 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,300 | 19.26 | 2.32 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,400 | 16.81 | 2.27 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $4,000 | 8.98 | 2.25 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,400 | 14.40 | 2.25 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $6,300 | 13.94 | 2.21 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $4,300 | 9.39 | 2.18 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,700 | 15.56 | 2.32 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 14.53 | 2.34 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,000 | 13.49 | 2.25 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $6,300 | 13.48 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,700 | 13.45 | 2.36 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 14.53 | 2.34 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,700 | 15.56 | 2.32 |
| Cam Fowler | LA | $4,700 | 10.61 | 2.26 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $9,000 | 24.71 | 2.75 |
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $7,800 | 16.98 | 2.18 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $8,000 | 15.28 | 1.91 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $8,100 | 14.25 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $9,000 | 24.71 | 2.75 |
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $7,800 | 16.98 | 2.18 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $8,000 | 15.28 | 1.91 |
| Petr Mrazek | TOR | $7,700 | 13.92 | 1.81 |
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.