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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 | Barclay Goodrow |
| C | Logan Couture |
| W | Reilly Smith |
| W | Barclay Goodrow |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| D | Brent Burns |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| G | Martin Jones |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 125.49 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,200 | 16.46 | 2.01 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,300 | 15.51 | 1.87 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,100 | 14.89 | 2.10 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,700 | 14.51 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclay Goodrow | ATL | $3,000 | 6.94 | 2.31 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,700 | 14.51 | 2.16 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,100 | 14.89 | 2.10 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,200 | 16.46 | 2.01 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,500 | 18.78 | 2.21 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,900 | 17.51 | 2.22 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,700 | 16.64 | 2.16 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,900 | 14.24 | 2.06 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $6,700 | 11.89 | 1.77 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,100 | 10.97 | 2.15 |
| Rick Nash | NYI | $5,700 | 10.37 | 1.82 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,700 | 9.75 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclay Goodrow | ATL | $3,000 | 6.94 | 2.31 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,900 | 17.51 | 2.22 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,500 | 18.78 | 2.21 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,700 | 16.64 | 2.16 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,100 | 10.97 | 2.15 |
| Eric Fehr | OTT | $3,100 | 6.42 | 2.07 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,700 | 9.75 | 2.07 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $3,600 | 7.44 | 2.07 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 15.94 | 2.21 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,800 | 13.34 | 2.30 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $6,100 | 13.24 | 2.17 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYI | $4,700 | 9.23 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,800 | 13.34 | 2.30 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 15.94 | 2.21 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $6,100 | 13.24 | 2.17 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | DET | $4,000 | 8.12 | 2.03 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,800 | 20.21 | 2.59 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,600 | 17.13 | 1.99 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,500 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Peter Budaj | DET | $11,900 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,800 | 20.21 | 2.59 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,600 | 17.13 | 1.99 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,500 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Peter Budaj | DET | $11,900 | 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.