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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 | Carl Soderberg |
| W | Sam Reinhart |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Timo Meier |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Alexander Edler |
| G | Louis Domingue |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 156.28 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,500 | 21.68 | 2.28 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,300 | 21.34 | 2.57 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $8,200 | 20.51 | 2.50 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,600 | 19.41 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $4,600 | 12.69 | 2.76 |
| Evan Rodrigues | BUF | $3,900 | 10.65 | 2.73 |
| David Krejci | BOS | $6,000 | 15.75 | 2.62 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,400 | 16.47 | 2.57 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,200 | 22.90 | 2.49 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $9,100 | 21.97 | 2.41 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,900 | 21.52 | 2.42 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $8,300 | 19.10 | 2.30 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,000 | 17.98 | 3.00 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $8,300 | 17.84 | 2.15 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,900 | 17.01 | 2.15 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $7,700 | 16.52 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,000 | 17.98 | 3.00 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,300 | 14.73 | 2.78 |
| J.T. Compher | FLA | $4,300 | 11.29 | 2.63 |
| Oscar Lindberg | MTL | $3,500 | 9.06 | 2.59 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $4,400 | 11.05 | 2.51 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,200 | 22.90 | 2.49 |
| Robert Thomas | EDM | $3,500 | 8.67 | 2.48 |
| Sam Gagner | ANA | $3,400 | 8.41 | 2.47 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 17.51 | 2.40 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $7,000 | 14.99 | 2.14 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,300 | 14.35 | 2.28 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,300 | 13.96 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $3,500 | 11.58 | 3.31 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $4,400 | 13.45 | 3.06 |
| Charlie McAvoy | BOS | $4,500 | 11.58 | 2.57 |
| Travis Sanheim | NYR | $4,400 | 11.32 | 2.57 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Domingue | DET | $8,200 | 28.34 | 3.46 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,200 | 23.23 | 2.53 |
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $8,600 | 22.17 | 2.58 |
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,100 | 21.83 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Domingue | DET | $8,200 | 28.34 | 3.46 |
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,100 | 21.83 | 2.70 |
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $8,600 | 22.17 | 2.58 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,200 | 23.23 | 2.53 |
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.