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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 Getzlaf |
| C | Jack Eichel |
| W | Andrew Cogliano |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| W | Evan Rodrigues |
| W | Sam Reinhart |
| D | Alex Pietrangelo |
| D | Colton Parayko |
| G | Ryan Miller |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 122.52 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,700 | 17.62 | 2.29 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $7,400 | 14.97 | 2.02 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | BUF | $6,300 | 13.21 | 2.10 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $7,300 | 13.12 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,700 | 17.62 | 2.29 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | BUF | $6,300 | 13.21 | 2.10 |
| Matt Duchene | FLA | $6,200 | 12.60 | 2.03 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $7,400 | 14.97 | 2.02 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,700 | 15.75 | 2.05 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,200 | 14.30 | 1.74 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $7,100 | 13.31 | 1.87 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $6,600 | 13.27 | 2.01 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $5,600 | 12.75 | 2.28 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $6,600 | 12.17 | 1.84 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,500 | 11.85 | 1.82 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $6,700 | 11.24 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $4,000 | 9.19 | 2.30 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $5,600 | 12.75 | 2.28 |
| Evan Rodrigues | BUF | $3,600 | 8.04 | 2.23 |
| Jason Pominville | BUF | $4,300 | 9.51 | 2.21 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,700 | 15.75 | 2.05 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $6,600 | 13.27 | 2.01 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $3,800 | 7.37 | 1.94 |
| Patrik Berglund | EDM | $4,600 | 8.75 | 1.90 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,800 | 13.46 | 2.32 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $5,300 | 11.60 | 2.19 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $4,600 | 10.69 | 2.32 |
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $5,100 | 9.37 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,800 | 13.46 | 2.32 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $4,600 | 10.69 | 2.32 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $5,300 | 11.60 | 2.19 |
| Hampus Lindholm | LA | $4,600 | 8.75 | 1.90 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Miller | LA | $8,400 | 20.05 | 2.39 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,500 | 18.10 | 2.13 |
| Chad Johnson | BUF | $8,000 | 17.91 | 2.24 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,700 | 17.32 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Miller | LA | $8,400 | 20.05 | 2.39 |
| Chad Johnson | BUF | $8,000 | 17.91 | 2.24 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $7,300 | 15.99 | 2.19 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,500 | 18.10 | 2.13 |
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.