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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 O’Reilly |
| C | Brayden Schenn |
| W | Jaden Schwartz |
| W | Justin Bailey |
| W | Evander Kane |
| W | Artemi Panarin |
| D | Alex Pietrangelo |
| D | David Savard |
| G | Sergei Bobrovsky |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 127.65 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $8,000 | 15.13 | 1.89 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,200 | 13.66 | 2.20 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | BUF | $5,500 | 12.98 | 2.36 |
| Nick Foligno | TB | $6,600 | 12.63 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O’Reilly | BUF | $5,500 | 12.98 | 2.36 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,200 | 13.66 | 2.20 |
| Nick Foligno | TB | $6,600 | 12.63 | 1.91 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $8,000 | 15.13 | 1.89 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,200 | 17.11 | 2.09 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,800 | 17.01 | 2.18 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $6,000 | 15.74 | 2.62 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,700 | 14.60 | 2.18 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,100 | 13.76 | 1.94 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,400 | 10.45 | 1.41 |
| Jason Pominville | BUF | $5,600 | 10.17 | 1.82 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,800 | 10.11 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $6,000 | 15.74 | 2.62 |
| Josh Anderson | TB | $3,600 | 8.38 | 2.33 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,800 | 17.01 | 2.18 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,700 | 14.60 | 2.18 |
| Justin Bailey | BUF | $3,200 | 6.78 | 2.12 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,800 | 10.11 | 2.11 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,200 | 17.11 | 2.09 |
| Matt Calvert | TB | $3,000 | 6.18 | 2.06 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,300 | 15.08 | 2.39 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,100 | 11.56 | 1.90 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,600 | 11.39 | 2.03 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,100 | 10.88 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,300 | 15.08 | 2.39 |
| David Savard | TB | $3,700 | 8.58 | 2.32 |
| Jack Johnson | TB | $3,800 | 8.28 | 2.18 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,100 | 10.88 | 2.13 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,400 | 23.22 | 2.47 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,900 | 20.38 | 2.29 |
| Chad Johnson | BUF | $7,600 | 13.98 | 1.84 |
| Eddie Lack | CEN | $7,600 | 9.81 | 1.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,400 | 23.22 | 2.47 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,900 | 20.38 | 2.29 |
| Chad Johnson | BUF | $7,600 | 13.98 | 1.84 |
| Eddie Lack | CEN | $7,600 | 9.81 | 1.29 |
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.