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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 Johnson |
| C | Tyler Seguin |
| W | William Carrier |
| W | Anders Lee |
| W | Brett Ritchie |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| D | John Klingberg |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| G | Sergei Bobrovsky |
| Salary | $53,100 |
| Expected Points | 131.02 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,800 | 17.54 | 2.25 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,000 | 14.60 | 1.82 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,400 | 13.66 | 1.63 |
| Jason Spezza | SJ | $6,100 | 12.81 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Shore | SJ | $3,400 | 8.94 | 2.63 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | DET | $4,100 | 9.71 | 2.37 |
| Brock Nelson | NJ | $4,300 | 9.74 | 2.27 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,800 | 17.54 | 2.25 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,900 | 18.47 | 2.34 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $8,000 | 16.01 | 2.00 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,200 | 14.43 | 2.33 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,100 | 13.89 | 1.96 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $5,000 | 13.82 | 2.76 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,100 | 13.37 | 2.19 |
| Jordan Eberle | NJ | $6,300 | 11.31 | 1.79 |
| Nick Foligno | TB | $6,300 | 10.24 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anders Lee | NJ | $5,000 | 13.82 | 2.76 |
| Brett Ritchie | SJ | $3,300 | 9.03 | 2.74 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,900 | 18.47 | 2.34 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,200 | 14.43 | 2.33 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $3,100 | 7.03 | 2.27 |
| Matt Calvert | TB | $3,000 | 6.79 | 2.26 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,100 | 13.37 | 2.19 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $4,100 | 8.47 | 2.07 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,400 | 15.66 | 2.45 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,500 | 12.62 | 2.29 |
| Aaron Ekblad | CHI | $5,300 | 10.78 | 2.03 |
| Nick Leddy | NJ | $4,600 | 10.39 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,400 | 15.66 | 2.45 |
| Esa Lindell | SJ | $3,500 | 8.51 | 2.43 |
| Anton Stralman | DET | $3,900 | 9.30 | 2.38 |
| Jack Johnson | TB | $3,900 | 9.03 | 2.31 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,800 | 23.63 | 2.69 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,800 | 22.92 | 2.60 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $8,000 | 18.90 | 2.36 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,500 | 15.31 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,800 | 23.63 | 2.69 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,800 | 22.92 | 2.60 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $8,000 | 18.90 | 2.36 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,500 | 15.31 | 1.80 |
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.