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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 | Lars Eller |
| C | Anze Kopitar |
| W | Boone Jenner |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| W | Artemi Panarin |
| W | Dustin Brown |
| D | Seth Jones |
| D | Matt Dumba |
| G | Sergei Bobrovsky |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 129.66 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,600 | 15.66 | 2.06 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,400 | 15.37 | 2.08 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,700 | 13.82 | 2.06 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $7,200 | 13.10 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,400 | 15.37 | 2.08 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,600 | 15.66 | 2.06 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,700 | 13.82 | 2.06 |
| Mikko Koivu | NSH | $5,100 | 10.44 | 2.05 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $8,100 | 17.98 | 2.22 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,500 | 17.77 | 2.09 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,800 | 16.56 | 2.43 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 14.82 | 2.06 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,800 | 14.28 | 1.83 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $5,600 | 12.55 | 2.24 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,200 | 12.36 | 1.99 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,500 | 11.10 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,200 | 10.61 | 2.53 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,800 | 16.56 | 2.43 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $5,600 | 12.55 | 2.24 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $8,100 | 17.98 | 2.22 |
| Josh Anderson | TB | $3,800 | 7.99 | 2.10 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,500 | 17.77 | 2.09 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,300 | 11.00 | 2.08 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 14.82 | 2.06 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,800 | 15.89 | 2.74 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,400 | 14.40 | 2.25 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $6,200 | 13.20 | 2.13 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,700 | 12.66 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,800 | 15.89 | 2.74 |
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $4,600 | 11.20 | 2.43 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,400 | 14.40 | 2.25 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,700 | 12.66 | 2.22 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,700 | 22.46 | 2.58 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,300 | 20.56 | 2.48 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,200 | 20.38 | 2.49 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,500 | 20.27 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,700 | 22.46 | 2.58 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,200 | 20.38 | 2.49 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,300 | 20.56 | 2.48 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,500 | 20.27 | 2.38 |
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.