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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 | Connor McDavid |
| C | Tyler Seguin |
| W | Jamie Benn |
| W | Alex DeBrincat |
| W | Frank Vatrano |
| W | Dominik Kahun |
| D | Seth Jones |
| D | Maxime Lajoie |
| G | Corey Crawford |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 133.69 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,100 | 20.77 | 2.28 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,900 | 18.74 | 2.37 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,000 | 17.95 | 2.24 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,700 | 17.13 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared McCann | CHI | $3,300 | 8.32 | 2.52 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,400 | 15.33 | 2.39 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,900 | 18.74 | 2.37 |
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $5,700 | 13.15 | 2.31 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,200 | 17.86 | 2.18 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $8,000 | 17.67 | 2.21 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,400 | 16.97 | 2.02 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,800 | 16.05 | 2.06 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,700 | 16.00 | 2.08 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,100 | 15.98 | 2.25 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,900 | 15.40 | 1.95 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,800 | 15.30 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominik Kahun | STL | $3,600 | 9.26 | 2.57 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $3,000 | 7.46 | 2.49 |
| Anthony Duclair | TB | $3,200 | 7.89 | 2.46 |
| Max Comtois | LA | $3,400 | 8.08 | 2.38 |
| Danton Heinen | BOS | $3,200 | 7.58 | 2.37 |
| Mikkel Boedker | MTL | $3,700 | 8.61 | 2.33 |
| Jesper Fast | NYI | $4,200 | 9.68 | 2.30 |
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $4,400 | 10.09 | 2.29 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,100 | 14.42 | 2.03 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,000 | 14.08 | 2.82 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,400 | 14.00 | 2.19 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $6,700 | 13.58 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,000 | 14.08 | 2.82 |
| Maxime Lajoie | MTL | $4,200 | 11.62 | 2.77 |
| Henri Jokiharju | STL | $3,700 | 9.16 | 2.48 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $4,300 | 10.64 | 2.47 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,700 | 19.87 | 2.28 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $7,700 | 19.83 | 2.57 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,900 | 19.74 | 2.22 |
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,100 | 18.29 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Crawford | STL | $7,700 | 19.83 | 2.57 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,700 | 19.87 | 2.28 |
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,100 | 18.29 | 2.26 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,900 | 19.74 | 2.22 |
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.