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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 | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| W | Alex Killorn |
| W | Jakub Vrana |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| D | Torey Krug |
| D | Seth Jones |
| G | Tuukka Rask |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 130.52 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,800 | 17.78 | 2.28 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,000 | 17.51 | 2.19 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,300 | 16.41 | 1.98 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,500 | 14.00 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,800 | 17.78 | 2.28 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,000 | 17.51 | 2.19 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,500 | 14.00 | 2.15 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $3,700 | 7.93 | 2.14 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,900 | 20.43 | 2.59 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,500 | 19.55 | 2.30 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,700 | 19.30 | 2.22 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,600 | 17.93 | 2.36 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,800 | 17.91 | 2.30 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $8,000 | 16.85 | 2.11 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,800 | 14.86 | 2.18 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $6,700 | 12.30 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,900 | 20.43 | 2.59 |
| Alex Killorn | DET | $4,200 | 10.26 | 2.44 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,600 | 17.93 | 2.36 |
| Josh Anderson | TB | $3,700 | 8.66 | 2.34 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,500 | 19.55 | 2.30 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,800 | 17.91 | 2.30 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,700 | 19.30 | 2.22 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,400 | 9.62 | 2.19 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,400 | 14.83 | 2.32 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,900 | 14.36 | 2.43 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,900 | 14.14 | 2.40 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,300 | 13.89 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,900 | 14.36 | 2.43 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,900 | 14.14 | 2.40 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,400 | 14.83 | 2.32 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,300 | 13.89 | 2.20 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,800 | 21.56 | 2.45 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,500 | 19.31 | 2.27 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,300 | 19.21 | 2.31 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,200 | 13.91 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,800 | 21.56 | 2.45 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,300 | 19.21 | 2.31 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,500 | 19.31 | 2.27 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,200 | 13.91 | 1.70 |
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.