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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.
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $11,000 | 18.33 | 1.67 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $11,200 | 14.81 | 1.32 |
| Nazem Kadri | OTT | $9,600 | 11.26 | 1.17 |
| David Krejci | BOS | $10,500 | 10.87 | 1.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $11,000 | 18.33 | 1.67 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $11,200 | 14.81 | 1.32 |
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $8,200 | 9.65 | 1.18 |
| Riley Nash | BOS | $7,400 | 8.72 | 1.18 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $11,600 | 22.47 | 1.94 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $11,400 | 17.70 | 1.55 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $10,700 | 15.09 | 1.41 |
| Rick Nash | NYI | $9,400 | 13.26 | 1.41 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $8,800 | 13.03 | 1.48 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $10,200 | 12.97 | 1.27 |
| Patrick Marleau | OTT | $9,900 | 10.37 | 1.05 |
| David Backes | BOS | $8,300 | 9.71 | 1.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $11,600 | 22.47 | 1.94 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $11,400 | 17.70 | 1.55 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $8,800 | 13.03 | 1.48 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $10,700 | 15.09 | 1.41 |
| Rick Nash | NYI | $9,400 | 13.26 | 1.41 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $10,200 | 12.97 | 1.27 |
| David Backes | BOS | $8,300 | 9.71 | 1.17 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $7,900 | 9.05 | 1.15 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torey Krug | BOS | $9,200 | 17.13 | 1.86 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $8,400 | 11.51 | 1.37 |
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $8,200 | 10.25 | 1.25 |
| Jake Gardiner | OTT | $7,700 | 9.27 | 1.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torey Krug | BOS | $9,200 | 17.13 | 1.86 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $8,400 | 11.51 | 1.37 |
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $8,200 | 10.25 | 1.25 |
| Jake Gardiner | OTT | $7,700 | 9.27 | 1.20 |
Goalies
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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.