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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 | Chris Tierney |
| C | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| W | Reilly Smith |
| W | Jake DeBrusk |
| W | Tomas Hertl |
| D | Torey Krug |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| G | Martin Jones |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 127.24 |
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 | 18.21 | 2.22 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,100 | 14.85 | 2.09 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,700 | 14.41 | 2.15 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,000 | 13.97 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,200 | 18.21 | 2.22 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,700 | 14.41 | 2.15 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,100 | 14.85 | 2.09 |
| Chris Tierney | ATL | $3,400 | 6.71 | 1.97 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,900 | 19.30 | 2.44 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,700 | 17.88 | 2.32 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,200 | 16.72 | 2.04 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,900 | 14.41 | 2.09 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $6,400 | 11.29 | 1.76 |
| Rick Nash | NYI | $5,700 | 11.24 | 1.97 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,100 | 11.14 | 2.18 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,700 | 10.25 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,900 | 19.30 | 2.44 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,700 | 17.88 | 2.32 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,100 | 11.14 | 2.18 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,700 | 10.25 | 2.18 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $4,500 | 9.65 | 2.14 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,900 | 14.41 | 2.09 |
| Mikkel Boedker | ATL | $3,500 | 7.25 | 2.07 |
| David Backes | BOS | $4,600 | 9.42 | 2.05 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 16.86 | 2.34 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $6,100 | 14.47 | 2.37 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,800 | 13.09 | 2.26 |
| Charlie McAvoy | BOS | $4,200 | 9.14 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torey Krug | BOS | $6,100 | 14.47 | 2.37 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 16.86 | 2.34 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,800 | 13.09 | 2.26 |
| Charlie McAvoy | BOS | $4,200 | 9.14 | 2.18 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,800 | 19.96 | 2.56 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,600 | 17.99 | 2.09 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $7,500 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Louis Domingue | ARZ | $7,500 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,800 | 19.96 | 2.56 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,600 | 17.99 | 2.09 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $7,500 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Louis Domingue | ARZ | $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.