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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 | Patrice Bergeron |
| C | John Tavares |
| W | Joel Armia |
| W | Johnny Gaudreau |
| W | Tom Wilson |
| W | Zach Parise |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Alexander Edler |
| G | Robin Lehner |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 149.71 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,000 | 21.05 | 2.63 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,300 | 20.69 | 2.49 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,500 | 19.07 | 2.24 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,200 | 18.51 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,000 | 21.05 | 2.63 |
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $6,600 | 17.20 | 2.61 |
| Elias Pettersson | WPG | $6,300 | 16.16 | 2.57 |
| Evan Rodrigues | BUF | $3,300 | 8.23 | 2.49 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,100 | 23.11 | 2.54 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,600 | 21.95 | 2.55 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,700 | 20.69 | 2.38 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,900 | 20.16 | 2.55 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,400 | 19.81 | 2.36 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,400 | 18.94 | 2.25 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,900 | 17.54 | 2.22 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,100 | 17.40 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Armia | CAR | $3,000 | 9.26 | 3.09 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $3,700 | 11.11 | 3.00 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,100 | 17.40 | 2.85 |
| Andreas Johnsson | OTT | $3,800 | 10.43 | 2.74 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $5,200 | 13.81 | 2.65 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,600 | 21.95 | 2.55 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,900 | 20.16 | 2.55 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,100 | 23.11 | 2.54 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,700 | 16.78 | 2.50 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,000 | 14.50 | 2.42 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,300 | 14.32 | 2.27 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $4,700 | 13.88 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $3,500 | 11.43 | 3.26 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $4,700 | 13.88 | 2.95 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $4,900 | 13.62 | 2.78 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $4,500 | 12.26 | 2.72 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $9,300 | 22.15 | 2.38 |
| Collin Delia | STL | $7,900 | 21.15 | 2.68 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,300 | 21.11 | 2.54 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,500 | 20.24 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,500 | 20.24 | 2.70 |
| Collin Delia | STL | $7,900 | 21.15 | 2.68 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,300 | 21.11 | 2.54 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $9,300 | 22.15 | 2.38 |
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.