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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 | Bo Horvat |
| C | Matt Duchene |
| W | Drake Batherson |
| W | Brady Tkachuk |
| W | Mark Stone |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| D | Brent Burns |
| D | Thomas Chabot |
| G | Tuukka Rask |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 157.48 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $6,600 | 20.14 | 3.05 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $7,000 | 17.85 | 2.55 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,900 | 17.71 | 1.99 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,700 | 17.55 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $6,600 | 20.14 | 3.05 |
| Colin White | MTL | $4,100 | 10.78 | 2.63 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $7,000 | 17.85 | 2.55 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $5,600 | 14.00 | 2.50 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $8,600 | 20.03 | 2.33 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,600 | 18.63 | 2.82 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,600 | 18.03 | 2.73 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,800 | 17.84 | 2.03 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,300 | 17.61 | 2.12 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,800 | 17.54 | 2.25 |
| Brady Tkachuk | MTL | $4,900 | 17.47 | 3.57 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,800 | 16.88 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Batherson | MTL | $3,400 | 14.44 | 4.25 |
| Brady Tkachuk | MTL | $4,900 | 17.47 | 3.57 |
| Sam Gagner | WPG | $3,000 | 8.95 | 2.98 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,600 | 18.63 | 2.82 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,600 | 18.03 | 2.73 |
| Alex Chiasson | ANA | $3,600 | 9.67 | 2.68 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $4,400 | 11.44 | 2.60 |
| Nikolay Goldobin | WPG | $3,700 | 9.59 | 2.59 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 17.81 | 2.47 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,600 | 17.16 | 3.06 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,800 | 14.25 | 2.09 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,600 | 14.05 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,600 | 17.16 | 3.06 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $5,000 | 13.44 | 2.69 |
| Gavin Bayreuther | SJ | $3,600 | 9.18 | 2.55 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 17.81 | 2.47 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,100 | 19.88 | 2.18 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,900 | 19.81 | 2.23 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,400 | 19.80 | 2.36 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,800 | 18.51 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,400 | 19.80 | 2.36 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $7,400 | 16.91 | 2.29 |
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $8,100 | 18.27 | 2.26 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,900 | 19.81 | 2.23 |
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.