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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 | Brandon Sutter |
| C | Nolan Patrick |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| W | Boone Jenner |
| W | Kyle Palmieri |
| W | Taylor Hall |
| D | Ryan Ellis |
| D | Seth Jones |
| G | Sergei Bobrovsky |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 133.71 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,900 | 16.92 | 2.14 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,600 | 16.21 | 1.88 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,300 | 15.08 | 1.82 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,200 | 14.65 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Patrick | NYR | $4,300 | 9.57 | 2.23 |
| Dylan Strome | ARZ | $3,400 | 7.30 | 2.15 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,900 | 16.92 | 2.14 |
| Filip Chytil | NYI | $3,500 | 7.36 | 2.10 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,400 | 20.19 | 2.40 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,200 | 17.66 | 2.15 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,500 | 17.11 | 2.28 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,600 | 16.93 | 1.97 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,700 | 16.74 | 2.17 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,900 | 16.71 | 2.11 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,700 | 16.43 | 2.45 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,800 | 15.82 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,700 | 16.43 | 2.45 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,400 | 20.19 | 2.40 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $6,300 | 14.97 | 2.38 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,000 | 11.54 | 2.31 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,500 | 17.11 | 2.28 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,500 | 10.16 | 2.26 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $4,300 | 9.59 | 2.23 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | NJ | $3,900 | 8.63 | 2.21 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 15.46 | 2.15 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,000 | 15.09 | 2.51 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 14.73 | 2.38 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,600 | 14.20 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,400 | 13.92 | 2.58 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,000 | 15.09 | 2.51 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 14.73 | 2.38 |
| Alex Goligoski | ARZ | $3,700 | 8.72 | 2.36 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,500 | 25.92 | 2.73 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $8,300 | 23.20 | 2.80 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,700 | 23.05 | 2.65 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,000 | 22.12 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $8,300 | 23.20 | 2.80 |
| Steve Mason | PIT | $7,500 | 20.60 | 2.75 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,500 | 25.92 | 2.73 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,700 | 20.51 | 2.66 |
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.