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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 | Cody Eakin |
| C | William Karlsson |
| W | Reilly Smith |
| W | Jake DeBrusk |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Danton Heinen |
| D | Torey Krug |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Salary | $54,600 |
| Expected Points | 129.33 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,300 | 15.93 | 1.92 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,900 | 15.53 | 1.97 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,700 | 12.67 | 1.89 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,200 | 12.28 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,900 | 15.53 | 1.97 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,300 | 15.93 | 1.92 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,700 | 12.67 | 1.89 |
| Sean Kuraly | BOS | $3,500 | 6.04 | 1.73 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,500 | 19.51 | 2.30 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,900 | 16.51 | 2.09 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,600 | 15.54 | 2.04 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,700 | 11.74 | 2.50 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $6,700 | 11.32 | 1.69 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,100 | 10.57 | 2.07 |
| Ondrej Palat | DET | $5,600 | 10.14 | 1.81 |
| Alex Killorn | DET | $4,500 | 9.62 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,700 | 11.74 | 2.50 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,500 | 19.51 | 2.30 |
| Alex Killorn | DET | $4,500 | 9.62 | 2.14 |
| Ryan Callahan | DET | $3,200 | 6.71 | 2.10 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,900 | 16.51 | 2.09 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,100 | 10.57 | 2.07 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,600 | 15.54 | 2.04 |
| Danton Heinen | BOS | $3,600 | 7.22 | 2.01 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 14.04 | 2.01 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,800 | 13.20 | 2.28 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $6,100 | 13.17 | 2.16 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYI | $4,700 | 9.48 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,800 | 13.20 | 2.28 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $6,100 | 13.17 | 2.16 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYI | $4,700 | 9.48 | 2.02 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 14.04 | 2.01 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,600 | 15.90 | 1.85 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,900 | 15.84 | 2.01 |
| Louis Domingue | ARZ | $7,500 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,500 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,900 | 15.84 | 2.01 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,600 | 15.90 | 1.85 |
| Louis Domingue | ARZ | $7,500 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,500 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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.