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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 | Patrice Bergeron |
| C | Ryan O’Reilly |
| W | Christopher DiDomenico |
| W | Connor Brown |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| D | Torey Krug |
| D | Erik Karlsson |
| G | Braden Holtby |
| Salary | $53,300 |
| Expected Points | 139.31 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $8,000 | 17.84 | 2.23 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,700 | 17.30 | 2.25 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,600 | 16.79 | 1.95 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,300 | 16.77 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $4,400 | 11.20 | 2.54 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | BUF | $5,500 | 13.56 | 2.47 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $5,800 | 13.45 | 2.32 |
| Matt Duchene | FLA | $5,000 | 11.45 | 2.29 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $9,000 | 18.48 | 2.05 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,400 | 17.86 | 2.41 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $7,300 | 17.19 | 2.35 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,900 | 16.88 | 2.14 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,300 | 15.62 | 2.48 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,100 | 15.28 | 1.89 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,800 | 15.00 | 2.21 |
| Christopher DiDomenico | MTL | $3,300 | 14.51 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher DiDomenico | MTL | $3,300 | 14.51 | 4.40 |
| Connor Brown | OTT | $3,400 | 10.37 | 3.05 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $3,900 | 10.43 | 2.67 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $3,100 | 8.06 | 2.60 |
| Zack Smith | MTL | $3,800 | 9.75 | 2.56 |
| Sven Andrighetto | FLA | $3,300 | 8.21 | 2.49 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,300 | 15.62 | 2.48 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $5,100 | 12.59 | 2.47 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,600 | 19.98 | 2.63 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,300 | 13.22 | 2.49 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,600 | 12.45 | 2.22 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,000 | 12.20 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,600 | 19.98 | 2.63 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,400 | 11.05 | 2.51 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,300 | 13.22 | 2.49 |
| Dion Phaneuf | MTL | $4,600 | 10.95 | 2.38 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,200 | 22.08 | 2.40 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 20.81 | 2.48 |
| Robin Lehner | BUF | $7,400 | 20.44 | 2.76 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,100 | 19.37 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lehner | BUF | $7,400 | 20.44 | 2.76 |
| Cam Ward | WSH | $7,200 | 17.98 | 2.50 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 20.81 | 2.48 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,200 | 22.08 | 2.40 |
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.