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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 | Tomas Hertl |
| C | Jonathan Toews |
| W | Brandon Pirri |
| W | Michael Frolik |
| W | Elias Lindholm |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| D | Travis Hamonic |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | Malcolm Subban |
| Salary | $54,600 |
| Expected Points | 151.11 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,600 | 19.85 | 2.61 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,600 | 19.75 | 2.30 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,200 | 18.88 | 2.30 |
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $7,200 | 18.25 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,600 | 19.85 | 2.61 |
| Dylan Strome | STL | $5,700 | 14.42 | 2.53 |
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $7,200 | 18.25 | 2.53 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,400 | 16.07 | 2.51 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $9,300 | 27.63 | 2.97 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,100 | 20.61 | 2.26 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,900 | 20.51 | 2.60 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,600 | 20.49 | 2.38 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,800 | 19.24 | 2.83 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $7,400 | 19.03 | 2.57 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,800 | 18.54 | 2.73 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,400 | 17.64 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $3,400 | 11.07 | 3.26 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $9,300 | 27.63 | 2.97 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $5,100 | 15.03 | 2.95 |
| Sam Bennett | CEN | $3,300 | 9.50 | 2.88 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,800 | 19.24 | 2.83 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,800 | 18.54 | 2.73 |
| Brady Tkachuk | MTL | $4,200 | 11.32 | 2.70 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,900 | 20.51 | 2.60 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,600 | 19.06 | 2.51 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,100 | 17.69 | 2.90 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $7,100 | 15.80 | 2.22 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $5,500 | 13.84 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,100 | 17.69 | 2.90 |
| Travis Hamonic | CEN | $3,700 | 10.25 | 2.77 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $5,500 | 13.84 | 2.52 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,600 | 19.06 | 2.51 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $9,500 | 20.37 | 2.14 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,800 | 17.80 | 2.02 |
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $7,700 | 17.10 | 2.22 |
| Collin Delia | STL | $7,800 | 16.64 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $7,700 | 17.10 | 2.22 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $9,500 | 20.37 | 2.14 |
| Collin Delia | STL | $7,800 | 16.64 | 2.13 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,400 | 15.76 | 2.13 |
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.