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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 | Tyler Seguin |
| W | Frank Vatrano |
| W | Jakub Vrana |
| W | Matthew Tkachuk |
| W | Filip Forsberg |
| D | Matt Dumba |
| D | Keith Yandle |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 156.88 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,900 | 24.70 | 3.13 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,400 | 23.39 | 3.16 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,200 | 15.85 | 2.20 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,700 | 15.15 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,400 | 23.39 | 3.16 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,900 | 24.70 | 3.13 |
| Jared McCann | CHI | $3,300 | 8.64 | 2.62 |
| Mark Jankowski | CEN | $3,400 | 8.69 | 2.56 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,800 | 22.07 | 2.83 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 21.69 | 2.46 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $8,000 | 20.71 | 2.59 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,200 | 17.55 | 2.83 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,600 | 17.28 | 2.27 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,300 | 16.78 | 2.66 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,500 | 16.41 | 2.52 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | CHI | $6,500 | 15.39 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $3,000 | 10.02 | 3.34 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,800 | 22.07 | 2.83 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,200 | 17.55 | 2.83 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,300 | 16.78 | 2.66 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $8,000 | 20.71 | 2.59 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,500 | 16.41 | 2.52 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 21.69 | 2.46 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $3,400 | 8.11 | 2.39 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,400 | 17.74 | 2.77 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,500 | 14.97 | 2.30 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $5,300 | 13.88 | 2.62 |
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $4,500 | 13.20 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $4,500 | 13.20 | 2.93 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,400 | 17.74 | 2.77 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $5,300 | 13.88 | 2.62 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,500 | 14.97 | 2.30 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,000 | 23.82 | 2.65 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,100 | 19.58 | 2.15 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,900 | 18.17 | 2.04 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,700 | 16.74 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,000 | 23.82 | 2.65 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,700 | 16.74 | 2.17 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,100 | 19.58 | 2.15 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,900 | 18.17 | 2.04 |
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.