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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 | Rickard Rakell |
| C | Jack Eichel |
| W | Patrick Eaves |
| W | Dustin Brown |
| W | Jake DeBrusk |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| D | Torey Krug |
| D | Drew Doughty |
| G | Jaroslav Halak |
| Salary | $52,200 |
| Expected Points | 129.1 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,600 | 18.10 | 2.38 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $6,700 | 14.43 | 2.15 |
| Jeff Carter | VAN | $6,900 | 12.82 | 1.86 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,400 | 12.62 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Nash | BOS | $3,800 | 9.90 | 2.61 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,600 | 18.10 | 2.38 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $6,700 | 14.43 | 2.15 |
| Casey Cizikas | NJ | $3,400 | 7.08 | 2.08 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,600 | 17.64 | 2.32 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,300 | 15.53 | 2.13 |
| Patrick Eaves | LA | $4,300 | 12.91 | 3.00 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $4,800 | 12.60 | 2.63 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,100 | 12.32 | 2.02 |
| Jason Pominville | BUF | $5,200 | 12.10 | 2.33 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $4,100 | 12.00 | 2.93 |
| Corey Perry | LA | $6,300 | 11.59 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Eaves | LA | $4,300 | 12.91 | 3.00 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $4,100 | 12.00 | 2.93 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $3,700 | 10.77 | 2.91 |
| Anders Bjork | BOS | $3,000 | 8.14 | 2.71 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $4,800 | 12.60 | 2.63 |
| Jason Pominville | BUF | $5,200 | 12.10 | 2.33 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,600 | 17.64 | 2.32 |
| Tanner Pearson | VAN | $4,400 | 10.10 | 2.29 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,300 | 12.80 | 2.41 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,400 | 10.68 | 1.98 |
| Cam Fowler | LA | $4,900 | 10.63 | 2.17 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $5,400 | 10.44 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $4,000 | 9.88 | 2.47 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,300 | 12.80 | 2.41 |
| Francois Beauchemin | LA | $3,500 | 7.79 | 2.23 |
| Cam Fowler | LA | $4,900 | 10.63 | 2.17 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,500 | 19.77 | 2.64 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,200 | 18.40 | 2.24 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,300 | 16.20 | 1.95 |
| Chad Johnson | BUF | $7,600 | 9.62 | 1.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,500 | 19.77 | 2.64 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,200 | 18.40 | 2.24 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,300 | 16.20 | 1.95 |
| Chad Johnson | BUF | $7,600 | 9.62 | 1.27 |
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.