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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 | Dylan Larkin |
| W | Frank Vatrano |
| W | Peter Cehlarik |
| W | Alex DeBrincat |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Ryan Pulock |
| G | Juuse Saros |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 154.65 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,400 | 21.16 | 2.52 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $7,100 | 18.94 | 2.67 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,200 | 18.92 | 2.31 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,100 | 18.75 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $7,100 | 18.94 | 2.67 |
| Luke Glendening | TOR | $3,400 | 8.63 | 2.54 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,400 | 21.16 | 2.52 |
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $5,300 | 13.38 | 2.52 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $9,100 | 24.21 | 2.66 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,200 | 18.88 | 2.30 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,500 | 18.60 | 2.19 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,400 | 18.48 | 2.20 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,400 | 17.53 | 2.37 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,800 | 17.12 | 2.52 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,600 | 16.24 | 2.14 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $7,300 | 16.23 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $4,500 | 13.51 | 3.00 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $9,100 | 24.21 | 2.66 |
| Blake Coleman | COL | $4,400 | 11.42 | 2.60 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $4,500 | 11.52 | 2.56 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,800 | 17.12 | 2.52 |
| Peter Cehlarik | BOS | $3,300 | 8.29 | 2.51 |
| Danton Heinen | BOS | $3,400 | 8.45 | 2.48 |
| Thomas Vanek | TOR | $4,300 | 10.40 | 2.42 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,800 | 15.60 | 2.29 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,200 | 13.80 | 2.23 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,500 | 13.79 | 2.51 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $5,700 | 13.11 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $3,500 | 11.68 | 3.34 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,500 | 13.79 | 2.51 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $4,200 | 10.43 | 2.48 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $5,100 | 12.42 | 2.44 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,000 | 29.31 | 3.66 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $8,300 | 19.30 | 2.32 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $7,800 | 19.21 | 2.46 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,900 | 18.35 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,000 | 29.31 | 3.66 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $7,800 | 19.21 | 2.46 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,900 | 18.35 | 2.32 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $8,300 | 19.30 | 2.32 |
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.