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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 | Brayden Schenn |
| C | Mika Zibanejad |
| W | Jake DeBrusk |
| W | Artturi Lehkonen |
| W | Sven Andrighetto |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| D | Charlie McAvoy |
| D | Alex Pietrangelo |
| G | Jake Allen |
| Salary | $49,100 |
| Expected Points | 132.39 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,800 | 14.16 | 1.82 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,000 | 13.66 | 2.28 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $5,600 | 12.73 | 2.27 |
| David Krejci | BOS | $5,000 | 11.37 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Nash | BOS | $3,000 | 8.86 | 2.95 |
| Phillip Danault | CAR | $3,500 | 9.00 | 2.57 |
| Andrew Shaw | CAR | $3,400 | 8.59 | 2.53 |
| Casey Cizikas | NJ | $3,100 | 7.18 | 2.32 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,300 | 16.56 | 2.27 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,700 | 15.36 | 1.99 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $5,400 | 13.13 | 2.43 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $5,300 | 12.98 | 2.45 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,500 | 12.85 | 1.71 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $7,500 | 12.58 | 1.68 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,000 | 12.32 | 3.08 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | CAR | $4,000 | 12.27 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,000 | 12.32 | 3.08 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | CAR | $4,000 | 12.27 | 3.07 |
| Sven Andrighetto | FLA | $3,600 | 10.84 | 3.01 |
| Anders Bjork | BOS | $3,000 | 8.91 | 2.97 |
| Charles Hudon | CAR | $3,000 | 8.29 | 2.76 |
| Dmitrij Jaskin | EDM | $3,100 | 7.93 | 2.56 |
| Vladimir Sobotka | EDM | $3,700 | 9.16 | 2.48 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $5,300 | 12.98 | 2.45 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,600 | 16.34 | 2.92 |
| Charlie McAvoy | BOS | $4,400 | 12.48 | 2.84 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | NYI | $5,900 | 12.27 | 2.08 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $4,700 | 11.78 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,600 | 16.34 | 2.92 |
| Charlie McAvoy | BOS | $4,400 | 12.48 | 2.84 |
| Joel Edmundson | EDM | $3,800 | 10.73 | 2.82 |
| Nikita Zadorov | FLA | $3,700 | 9.95 | 2.69 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,600 | 25.19 | 2.93 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,300 | 22.76 | 2.74 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $9,400 | 18.35 | 1.95 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,500 | 17.73 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,600 | 25.19 | 2.93 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,300 | 22.76 | 2.74 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,600 | 16.29 | 2.14 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,500 | 17.73 | 2.09 |
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.