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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 | Ryan Getzlaf |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Justin Williams |
| W | Artemi Panarin |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| W | Patrick Eaves |
| D | Roman Polak |
| D | Hampus Lindholm |
| G | Braden Holtby |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 137.38 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Getzlaf | ANA | $7,800 | 17.32 | 2.22 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,000 | 17.04 | 2.43 |
| Jonathan Toews | CHI | $7,400 | 10.48 | 1.42 |
| Nazem Kadri | TOR | $6,100 | 10.28 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,000 | 17.04 | 2.43 |
| Mike Fisher | NSH | $4,200 | 9.83 | 2.34 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | ANA | $7,800 | 17.32 | 2.22 |
| Lars Eller | WSH | $3,300 | 6.80 | 2.06 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | CHI | $7,400 | 15.19 | 2.05 |
| Patrick Eaves | ANA | $5,300 | 13.98 | 2.64 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,600 | 13.37 | 1.55 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,800 | 13.21 | 2.75 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | NSH | $6,200 | 12.85 | 2.07 |
| James van Riemsdyk | TOR | $6,300 | 12.71 | 2.02 |
| Patrick Kane | CHI | $8,700 | 12.67 | 1.46 |
| Marcus Johansson | WSH | $5,100 | 12.23 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,800 | 13.21 | 2.75 |
| Kris Versteeg | CGY | $4,000 | 10.66 | 2.67 |
| Patrick Eaves | ANA | $5,300 | 13.98 | 2.64 |
| Marcus Johansson | WSH | $5,100 | 12.23 | 2.40 |
| Craig Smith | NSH | $3,600 | 7.46 | 2.07 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | NSH | $6,200 | 12.85 | 2.07 |
| Marian Hossa | CHI | $5,400 | 11.16 | 2.07 |
| Artemi Panarin | CHI | $7,400 | 15.19 | 2.05 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ellis | NSH | $4,700 | 12.71 | 2.70 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $6,100 | 11.94 | 1.96 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | WSH | $5,800 | 11.31 | 1.95 |
| Hampus Lindholm | ANA | $3,900 | 11.29 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Polak | TOR | $3,100 | 9.63 | 3.11 |
| Hampus Lindholm | ANA | $3,900 | 11.29 | 2.89 |
| Ryan Ellis | NSH | $4,700 | 12.71 | 2.70 |
| Josh Manson | ANA | $3,400 | 8.05 | 2.37 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $9,300 | 26.87 | 2.89 |
| John Gibson | ANA | $8,700 | 22.88 | 2.63 |
| Corey Crawford | CHI | $8,800 | 20.59 | 2.34 |
| Frederik Andersen | TOR | $8,100 | 20.40 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $9,300 | 26.87 | 2.89 |
| John Gibson | ANA | $8,700 | 22.88 | 2.63 |
| Frederik Andersen | TOR | $8,100 | 20.40 | 2.52 |
| Pekka Rinne | NSH | $8,300 | 20.36 | 2.45 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.