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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 | Dylan Strome |
| C | Jonathan Toews |
| W | Michael Frolik |
| W | Brandon Pirri |
| W | Alex DeBrincat |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| D | Tyler Myers |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 142.08 |
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 | 18.49 | 2.43 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,200 | 17.67 | 2.15 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $7,000 | 16.27 | 2.32 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,400 | 16.14 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,600 | 18.49 | 2.43 |
| Dylan Strome | STL | $5,700 | 13.68 | 2.40 |
| Luke Glendening | TOR | $3,300 | 7.80 | 2.36 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $7,000 | 16.27 | 2.32 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $9,400 | 26.32 | 2.80 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $7,100 | 18.22 | 2.57 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,300 | 16.77 | 2.02 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $7,000 | 16.38 | 2.34 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,800 | 15.26 | 1.96 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,500 | 14.82 | 1.98 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,800 | 14.65 | 2.15 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $4,900 | 13.36 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $3,400 | 9.70 | 2.85 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $9,400 | 26.32 | 2.80 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $4,900 | 13.36 | 2.73 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $4,500 | 11.70 | 2.60 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $7,100 | 18.22 | 2.57 |
| Brandon Tanev | PIT | $3,700 | 9.08 | 2.45 |
| Dominik Kahun | STL | $4,400 | 10.75 | 2.44 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | TOR | $4,300 | 10.26 | 2.39 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,100 | 16.29 | 2.67 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $5,500 | 12.85 | 2.34 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,400 | 12.59 | 2.33 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,000 | 11.76 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Myers | PIT | $3,900 | 10.41 | 2.67 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,100 | 16.29 | 2.67 |
| Travis Hamonic | CEN | $3,700 | 9.25 | 2.50 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $4,400 | 10.72 | 2.44 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,500 | 17.13 | 2.28 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 16.88 | 2.06 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $9,000 | 16.41 | 1.82 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,600 | 15.11 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,500 | 17.13 | 2.28 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 16.88 | 2.06 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $7,600 | 14.97 | 1.97 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,600 | 14.11 | 1.86 |
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.