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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 | Mika Zibanejad |
| C | Carl Soderberg |
| W | Jamie McGinn |
| W | Cal Clutterbuck |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Mike Hoffman |
| D | Brent Burns |
| D | Shea Theodore |
| G | Robin Lehner |
| Salary | $54,600 |
| Expected Points | 158.51 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $7,600 | 20.52 | 2.70 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,800 | 20.51 | 2.63 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $7,500 | 17.73 | 2.36 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,600 | 17.55 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $4,700 | 14.24 | 3.03 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,200 | 17.50 | 2.82 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $7,600 | 20.52 | 2.70 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,800 | 20.51 | 2.63 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $9,400 | 24.91 | 2.65 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $9,000 | 23.03 | 2.56 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $8,000 | 18.76 | 2.35 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,700 | 18.73 | 2.80 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,500 | 18.49 | 2.84 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $7,500 | 17.67 | 2.36 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,300 | 17.35 | 2.38 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,700 | 17.19 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie McGinn | CHI | $3,000 | 11.63 | 3.88 |
| Cal Clutterbuck | NJ | $3,000 | 9.87 | 3.29 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,500 | 18.49 | 2.84 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $4,300 | 12.03 | 2.80 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,700 | 18.73 | 2.80 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,200 | 14.02 | 2.70 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $9,400 | 24.91 | 2.65 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $4,900 | 12.94 | 2.64 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,400 | 20.76 | 2.80 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,700 | 15.88 | 2.37 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,400 | 14.67 | 2.29 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $5,700 | 13.74 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Sanheim | NYR | $4,400 | 12.48 | 2.84 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,400 | 20.76 | 2.80 |
| Alex Biega | WPG | $3,500 | 9.68 | 2.77 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $4,000 | 10.84 | 2.71 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,400 | 24.71 | 2.94 |
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,000 | 20.76 | 2.60 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,600 | 18.66 | 2.17 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,700 | 18.26 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,400 | 24.71 | 2.94 |
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,000 | 20.76 | 2.60 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,600 | 18.66 | 2.17 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,700 | 18.26 | 2.10 |
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.