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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 | Mark Letestu |
| C | Kyle Turris |
| W | Mattias Janmark |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| W | Jaden Schwartz |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| D | Zdeno Chara |
| D | Alex Pietrangelo |
| G | Sergei Bobrovsky |
| Salary | $50,800 |
| Expected Points | 127.09 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,200 | 18.56 | 2.02 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,400 | 16.76 | 1.99 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,700 | 16.37 | 1.88 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,100 | 13.45 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Letestu | ANA | $3,400 | 9.74 | 2.86 |
| Kyle Turris | MTL | $5,100 | 12.84 | 2.52 |
| Brock Nelson | NJ | $4,200 | 10.57 | 2.52 |
| Derick Brassard | MTL | $4,800 | 11.74 | 2.45 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,000 | 17.75 | 2.22 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,800 | 17.55 | 1.99 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,400 | 15.69 | 1.87 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,700 | 15.33 | 1.99 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,400 | 15.30 | 2.07 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,800 | 15.24 | 1.95 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,000 | 15.08 | 2.51 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,900 | 14.51 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattias Janmark | SJ | $3,300 | 9.46 | 2.87 |
| Anders Bjork | BOS | $3,000 | 7.90 | 2.63 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,300 | 11.07 | 2.57 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $3,800 | 9.77 | 2.57 |
| Matt Calvert | TB | $3,000 | 7.63 | 2.54 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,000 | 15.08 | 2.51 |
| Brett Ritchie | SJ | $3,300 | 8.29 | 2.51 |
| Sven Andrighetto | FLA | $3,700 | 9.00 | 2.43 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,000 | 15.93 | 2.28 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,900 | 13.70 | 2.32 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,100 | 13.30 | 2.18 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,900 | 13.03 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $4,000 | 10.59 | 2.65 |
| Kris Russell | ANA | $3,600 | 9.50 | 2.64 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $4,900 | 12.67 | 2.59 |
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $4,300 | 10.78 | 2.51 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,400 | 24.12 | 2.57 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,200 | 23.94 | 2.92 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $7,800 | 23.81 | 3.05 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $7,700 | 22.31 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $7,800 | 23.81 | 3.05 |
| Michal Neuvirth | NYR | $7,500 | 22.13 | 2.95 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,200 | 23.94 | 2.92 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $7,700 | 22.31 | 2.90 |
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.