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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 | Tyler Seguin |
| C | Brock Nelson |
| W | Mats Zuccarello |
| W | David Perron |
| W | Andrei Svechnikov |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| D | Dougie Hamilton |
| D | Ryan Pulock |
| G | Robin Lehner |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 120.28 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,500 | 17.02 | 2.00 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,600 | 13.14 | 1.99 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $6,800 | 11.93 | 1.75 |
| Jordan Staal | WSH | $6,200 | 11.53 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Nelson | NJ | $5,000 | 10.82 | 2.16 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,500 | 17.02 | 2.00 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,600 | 13.14 | 1.99 |
| Roope Hintz | SJ | $5,100 | 10.14 | 1.99 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,800 | 16.37 | 2.10 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,000 | 15.21 | 1.90 |
| Mats Zuccarello | SJ | $6,600 | 13.06 | 1.98 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $6,700 | 11.85 | 1.77 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $6,000 | 11.79 | 1.97 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,300 | 11.16 | 1.53 |
| David Perron | EDM | $5,400 | 10.82 | 2.00 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,300 | 10.69 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,800 | 16.37 | 2.10 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | WSH | $4,200 | 8.77 | 2.09 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,300 | 10.69 | 2.02 |
| David Perron | EDM | $5,400 | 10.82 | 2.00 |
| Mats Zuccarello | SJ | $6,600 | 13.06 | 1.98 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $6,000 | 11.79 | 1.97 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,000 | 15.21 | 1.90 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $5,600 | 10.18 | 1.82 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,600 | 13.51 | 2.05 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,600 | 13.36 | 2.38 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $5,400 | 11.11 | 2.06 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,200 | 10.78 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,600 | 13.36 | 2.38 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $3,900 | 9.03 | 2.32 |
| Esa Lindell | SJ | $3,800 | 8.48 | 2.23 |
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $4,400 | 9.51 | 2.16 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,700 | 22.08 | 2.54 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,800 | 21.03 | 2.70 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,200 | 19.23 | 2.34 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $8,400 | 17.74 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,800 | 21.03 | 2.70 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,700 | 22.08 | 2.54 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,200 | 19.23 | 2.34 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $8,400 | 17.74 | 2.11 |
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.