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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 | Patrice Bergeron |
| C | Patrik Berglund |
| W | Sam Reinhart |
| W | Timo Meier |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| W | Tomas Hertl |
| D | Ryan Pulock |
| D | Erik Karlsson |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Salary | $54,400 |
| Expected Points | 158.49 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,900 | 24.03 | 3.04 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,900 | 16.47 | 2.39 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,700 | 16.11 | 2.09 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $11,000 | 16.06 | 1.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,900 | 24.03 | 3.04 |
| Patrik Berglund | BUF | $4,300 | 11.70 | 2.72 |
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $5,600 | 14.21 | 2.54 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,900 | 16.47 | 2.39 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,600 | 21.85 | 2.88 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,100 | 17.89 | 2.21 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,300 | 15.69 | 2.96 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,800 | 15.52 | 2.28 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,400 | 15.01 | 2.03 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $11,500 | 14.94 | 1.30 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $5,000 | 14.20 | 2.84 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,500 | 13.51 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Donato | BOS | $3,700 | 11.18 | 3.02 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,300 | 15.69 | 2.96 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,600 | 21.85 | 2.88 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $4,400 | 12.59 | 2.86 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $5,000 | 14.20 | 2.84 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | NJ | $4,600 | 11.79 | 2.56 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,800 | 11.50 | 2.40 |
| Ryan Dzingel | MTL | $4,800 | 11.46 | 2.39 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $7,000 | 19.83 | 2.83 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $4,000 | 13.76 | 3.44 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 13.63 | 1.89 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $5,300 | 10.53 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $4,000 | 13.76 | 3.44 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $7,000 | 19.83 | 2.83 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $3,900 | 10.38 | 2.66 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $4,400 | 9.90 | 2.25 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,500 | 20.58 | 2.42 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,500 | 20.18 | 2.37 |
| Carter Hutton | BUF | $7,500 | 20.06 | 2.67 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,700 | 13.74 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hutton | BUF | $7,500 | 20.06 | 2.67 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,500 | 20.58 | 2.42 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,500 | 20.18 | 2.37 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,700 | 13.74 | 1.78 |
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.