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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 | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| C | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | Andrew Ladd |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| W | Jesper Fast |
| W | T.J. Oshie |
| D | John Carlson |
| D | Ryan Pulock |
| G | Thomas Greiss |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 166.77 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,400 | 26.95 | 3.64 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,200 | 21.68 | 2.64 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,800 | 16.37 | 2.41 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,200 | 16.21 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,400 | 26.95 | 3.64 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $5,900 | 15.91 | 2.70 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,200 | 21.68 | 2.64 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $4,000 | 10.48 | 2.62 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,900 | 23.03 | 2.92 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 22.43 | 2.55 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,400 | 19.22 | 3.00 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,200 | 17.69 | 2.16 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $6,300 | 17.38 | 2.76 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,600 | 16.49 | 2.17 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,000 | 16.39 | 2.73 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,500 | 16.11 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Ladd | NJ | $3,000 | 10.16 | 3.39 |
| Max Comtois | LA | $3,400 | 10.94 | 3.22 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $4,000 | 12.09 | 3.02 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,400 | 19.22 | 3.00 |
| Jesper Fast | NYI | $4,200 | 12.57 | 2.99 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,900 | 23.03 | 2.92 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $6,300 | 17.38 | 2.76 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,000 | 16.39 | 2.73 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,200 | 17.68 | 2.85 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,700 | 13.77 | 2.42 |
| Hampus Lindholm | LA | $4,400 | 12.52 | 2.85 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $4,300 | 12.46 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $3,900 | 12.31 | 3.16 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $4,300 | 12.46 | 2.90 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,200 | 17.68 | 2.85 |
| Hampus Lindholm | LA | $4,400 | 12.52 | 2.85 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,100 | 24.65 | 2.71 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,600 | 23.17 | 3.05 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,600 | 23.15 | 2.69 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,000 | 16.67 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,600 | 23.17 | 3.05 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,100 | 24.65 | 2.71 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,600 | 23.15 | 2.69 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,000 | 16.67 | 2.08 |
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.