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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 | Kyle Turris |
| C | Ryan Getzlaf |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| W | Austin Watson |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| W | Andrew Cogliano |
| D | Ryan Ellis |
| D | Roman Josi |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 130.04 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,300 | 16.51 | 1.99 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,100 | 16.51 | 2.04 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,600 | 15.61 | 2.05 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,400 | 15.13 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,600 | 15.61 | 2.05 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,100 | 16.51 | 2.04 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,300 | 16.51 | 1.99 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $7,200 | 14.31 | 1.99 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,000 | 18.22 | 2.28 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,900 | 18.15 | 2.30 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,600 | 17.91 | 2.36 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,700 | 17.55 | 2.02 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,900 | 17.50 | 2.22 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,400 | 16.12 | 2.52 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,900 | 14.31 | 2.07 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $7,100 | 13.44 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,400 | 16.12 | 2.52 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $4,000 | 9.58 | 2.40 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,600 | 17.91 | 2.36 |
| Austin Watson | CGY | $3,600 | 8.36 | 2.32 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,900 | 18.15 | 2.30 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,000 | 18.22 | 2.28 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $4,000 | 8.92 | 2.23 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,900 | 17.50 | 2.22 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,300 | 15.70 | 2.49 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,600 | 15.22 | 2.31 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 14.77 | 2.02 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $6,200 | 14.44 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,100 | 14.09 | 2.76 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,300 | 15.70 | 2.49 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $6,200 | 14.44 | 2.33 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,600 | 15.22 | 2.31 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,100 | 23.20 | 2.55 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,000 | 21.47 | 2.39 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,600 | 19.03 | 2.21 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,700 | 16.56 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,100 | 23.20 | 2.55 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,000 | 21.47 | 2.39 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,600 | 19.03 | 2.21 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,700 | 16.56 | 2.15 |
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.