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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 | Pierre-Luc Dubois |
| W | Boone Jenner |
| W | Tomas Hertl |
| W | Artemi Panarin |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| D | Drew Doughty |
| D | Erik Karlsson |
| G | Martin Jones |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 143.65 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,500 | 17.38 | 2.32 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,900 | 15.28 | 2.21 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | TB | $6,100 | 13.89 | 2.28 |
| Jeff Carter | VAN | $6,800 | 13.67 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,500 | 17.38 | 2.32 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | TB | $6,100 | 13.89 | 2.28 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,900 | 15.28 | 2.21 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $6,600 | 13.32 | 2.02 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,600 | 20.41 | 2.69 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,100 | 20.20 | 2.85 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,800 | 15.35 | 2.26 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,300 | 15.23 | 2.87 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,400 | 14.89 | 3.38 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,400 | 13.91 | 1.88 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $5,900 | 12.22 | 2.07 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,700 | 11.72 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,400 | 14.89 | 3.38 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,300 | 15.23 | 2.87 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,100 | 20.20 | 2.85 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,600 | 20.41 | 2.69 |
| Warren Foegele | WSH | $3,400 | 8.81 | 2.59 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $4,500 | 11.31 | 2.51 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,700 | 11.72 | 2.49 |
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $3,600 | 8.75 | 2.43 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $7,000 | 17.93 | 2.56 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 14.35 | 1.99 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,900 | 12.78 | 2.17 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,500 | 11.17 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $7,000 | 17.93 | 2.56 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,900 | 12.78 | 2.17 |
| Jaccob Slavin | WSH | $4,600 | 9.83 | 2.14 |
| Ryan Murray | TB | $3,700 | 7.64 | 2.06 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,000 | 22.91 | 2.55 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,500 | 22.82 | 2.68 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,800 | 18.16 | 2.06 |
| Jack Campbell | VAN | $7,700 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,500 | 22.82 | 2.68 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,000 | 22.91 | 2.55 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,800 | 18.16 | 2.06 |
| Jack Campbell | VAN | $7,700 | 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.