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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 | Tyler Bozak |
| C | Ryan O’Reilly |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| W | Gabriel Landeskog |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Alex Tuch |
| D | Josh Morrissey |
| D | Vince Dunn |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 128.35 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,300 | 19.14 | 2.31 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,600 | 19.13 | 2.22 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $8,000 | 16.52 | 2.07 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,700 | 16.21 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bozak | EDM | $4,500 | 11.28 | 2.51 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,700 | 16.21 | 2.42 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,300 | 19.14 | 2.31 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,600 | 19.13 | 2.22 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,500 | 18.47 | 2.17 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,700 | 17.97 | 2.07 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,800 | 17.77 | 2.28 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,400 | 16.28 | 1.94 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,600 | 15.43 | 2.03 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,600 | 14.89 | 2.26 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,900 | 14.14 | 1.79 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,400 | 13.84 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,800 | 17.77 | 2.28 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,600 | 14.89 | 2.26 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $3,000 | 6.70 | 2.23 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,500 | 18.47 | 2.17 |
| Danton Heinen | BOS | $3,300 | 7.02 | 2.13 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,400 | 11.52 | 2.13 |
| Matt Calvert | FLA | $3,300 | 6.93 | 2.10 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,700 | 17.97 | 2.07 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,500 | 14.58 | 2.24 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $6,100 | 13.15 | 2.15 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,700 | 11.70 | 2.05 |
| Brent Seabrook | STL | $4,600 | 10.67 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Dunn | EDM | $3,800 | 9.19 | 2.42 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $3,800 | 8.96 | 2.36 |
| Brent Seabrook | STL | $4,600 | 10.67 | 2.32 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,500 | 14.58 | 2.24 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,100 | 20.13 | 2.49 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,500 | 18.48 | 2.17 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,000 | 17.35 | 2.17 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $7,800 | 15.78 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,100 | 20.13 | 2.49 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,500 | 18.48 | 2.17 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,000 | 17.35 | 2.17 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $7,800 | 15.78 | 2.02 |
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.