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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 | Carl Soderberg |
| C | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Colin Wilson |
| W | Oliver Bjorkstrand |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| D | David Savard |
| D | Tyson Barrie |
| G | Sergei Bobrovsky |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 129.02 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $9,200 | 20.22 | 2.20 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,800 | 18.22 | 2.34 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $7,700 | 15.89 | 2.06 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $7,100 | 15.60 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,800 | 18.22 | 2.34 |
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $4,000 | 9.02 | 2.25 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $7,100 | 15.60 | 2.20 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $9,200 | 20.22 | 2.20 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,500 | 18.90 | 2.22 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,600 | 18.09 | 2.38 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,200 | 16.14 | 2.24 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $8,200 | 14.87 | 1.81 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,400 | 14.26 | 2.23 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,800 | 13.31 | 1.71 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,200 | 12.16 | 1.96 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,000 | 10.99 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,600 | 18.09 | 2.38 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $4,800 | 10.98 | 2.29 |
| Colin Wilson | FLA | $4,200 | 9.47 | 2.25 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,200 | 16.14 | 2.24 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,400 | 14.26 | 2.23 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,500 | 18.90 | 2.22 |
| Alexandre Texier | TB | $3,100 | 6.80 | 2.19 |
| Marcus Johansson | BOS | $4,100 | 8.35 | 2.04 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,500 | 17.59 | 2.35 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $6,400 | 14.99 | 2.34 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $7,100 | 13.51 | 1.90 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,200 | 12.18 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Savard | TB | $3,800 | 9.43 | 2.48 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,500 | 17.59 | 2.35 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $6,400 | 14.99 | 2.34 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,800 | 11.79 | 2.03 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,700 | 19.92 | 2.59 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,600 | 19.36 | 2.25 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,900 | 17.32 | 2.19 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,400 | 16.25 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,700 | 19.92 | 2.59 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,600 | 19.36 | 2.25 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,900 | 17.32 | 2.19 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,400 | 16.25 | 1.93 |
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.