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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 | Jack Eichel |
| C | Dylan Larkin |
| W | Anthony Mantha |
| W | Justin Abdelkader |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| W | Evander Kane |
| D | Mike Green |
| D | Ryan McDonagh |
| G | Jimmy Howard |
| Salary | $54,300 |
| Expected Points | 120.2 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,400 | 14.29 | 1.93 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,000 | 11.86 | 1.98 |
| Henrik Zetterberg | TOR | $5,800 | 10.99 | 1.89 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $7,100 | 10.87 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Glendening | TOR | $3,300 | 6.98 | 2.12 |
| Brandon Dubinsky | TB | $4,500 | 9.23 | 2.05 |
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $4,600 | 9.27 | 2.02 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,000 | 11.86 | 1.98 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $5,800 | 14.19 | 2.45 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,800 | 13.86 | 2.04 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,200 | 12.42 | 2.00 |
| Rick Nash | NYI | $6,600 | 12.01 | 1.82 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,500 | 11.36 | 1.75 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $5,400 | 10.59 | 1.96 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $5,000 | 10.56 | 2.11 |
| Gustav Nyquist | TOR | $5,400 | 10.11 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $5,800 | 14.19 | 2.45 |
| Justin Abdelkader | TOR | $3,900 | 8.63 | 2.21 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $4,500 | 9.88 | 2.20 |
| Tyler Motte | TB | $3,200 | 6.89 | 2.15 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $5,000 | 10.56 | 2.11 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $4,500 | 9.39 | 2.09 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,800 | 13.86 | 2.04 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,200 | 12.42 | 2.00 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Shattenkirk | NYI | $6,300 | 11.79 | 1.87 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYI | $5,500 | 11.58 | 2.11 |
| Mike Green | TOR | $4,700 | 11.04 | 2.35 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,100 | 10.69 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Green | TOR | $4,700 | 11.04 | 2.35 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYI | $5,500 | 11.58 | 2.11 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,100 | 10.69 | 2.10 |
| Jack Johnson | TB | $3,600 | 7.16 | 1.99 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $8,000 | 22.33 | 2.79 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,800 | 21.58 | 2.45 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,900 | 18.76 | 2.11 |
| Robin Lehner | BUF | $7,200 | 17.19 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $8,000 | 22.33 | 2.79 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,800 | 21.58 | 2.45 |
| Robin Lehner | BUF | $7,200 | 17.19 | 2.39 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,900 | 18.76 | 2.11 |
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.