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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 | Kyle Turris |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| W | Justin Williams |
| W | Kris Versteeg |
| W | Patrick Eaves |
| D | Alex Pietrangelo |
| D | Zdeno Chara |
| G | Jake Allen |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 142.54 |
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 | $6,900 | 13.95 | 2.02 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | WSH | $7,400 | 13.12 | 1.77 |
| Kyle Turris | OTT | $5,300 | 11.95 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Turris | OTT | $5,300 | 11.95 | 2.25 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | ANA | $7,800 | 17.32 | 2.22 |
| Ivan Barbashev | STL | $3,400 | 7.07 | 2.08 |
| Lars Eller | WSH | $3,300 | 6.80 | 2.06 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $7,900 | 18.04 | 2.28 |
| James van Riemsdyk | TOR | $6,300 | 15.09 | 2.40 |
| Patrick Eaves | ANA | $5,400 | 13.98 | 2.59 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,300 | 13.21 | 2.49 |
| Jaden Schwartz | STL | $6,500 | 12.72 | 1.96 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,600 | 12.51 | 1.45 |
| Rickard Rakell | ANA | $6,200 | 12.39 | 2.00 |
| Marcus Johansson | WSH | $4,900 | 11.64 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Eaves | ANA | $5,400 | 13.98 | 2.59 |
| Kris Versteeg | CGY | $4,200 | 10.66 | 2.54 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,300 | 13.21 | 2.49 |
| James van Riemsdyk | TOR | $6,300 | 15.09 | 2.40 |
| Marcus Johansson | WSH | $4,900 | 11.64 | 2.38 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $7,900 | 18.04 | 2.28 |
| Charlie Coyle | MIN | $4,400 | 9.19 | 2.09 |
| Riley Nash | BOS | $3,400 | 7.03 | 2.07 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | STL | $5,900 | 17.87 | 3.03 |
| Erik Karlsson | CAR | $7,400 | 17.58 | 2.38 |
| Hampus Lindholm | ANA | $4,100 | 11.66 | 2.84 |
| Jared Spurgeon | MIN | $4,500 | 11.37 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | STL | $5,900 | 17.87 | 3.03 |
| Hampus Lindholm | ANA | $4,100 | 11.66 | 2.84 |
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $4,100 | 11.16 | 2.72 |
| Cody Ceci | OTT | $3,400 | 9.22 | 2.71 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | STL | $9,000 | 28.35 | 3.15 |
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $9,000 | 25.54 | 2.84 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,500 | 23.85 | 2.81 |
| John Gibson | ANA | $8,600 | 20.91 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | STL | $9,000 | 28.35 | 3.15 |
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $9,000 | 25.54 | 2.84 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,500 | 23.85 | 2.81 |
| John Gibson | ANA | $8,600 | 20.91 | 2.43 |
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.