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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 | Mika Zibanejad |
| C | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | Danton Heinen |
| W | Jake DeBrusk |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| D | Charlie McAvoy |
| D | Roman Josi |
| G | Henrik Lundqvist |
| Salary | $53,800 |
| Expected Points | 123.21 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,300 | 14.18 | 1.52 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,300 | 13.72 | 1.88 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,900 | 12.66 | 1.83 |
| Ryan Johansen | CGY | $5,600 | 11.44 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Krejci | BOS | $5,200 | 10.89 | 2.09 |
| Ryan Johansen | CGY | $5,600 | 11.44 | 2.04 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,300 | 6.70 | 2.03 |
| Riley Nash | BOS | $3,500 | 6.86 | 1.96 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,900 | 13.74 | 2.33 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,900 | 13.63 | 1.97 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,700 | 13.55 | 1.76 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,600 | 12.74 | 1.93 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $5,800 | 12.39 | 2.14 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $5,400 | 11.74 | 2.17 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $6,400 | 11.56 | 1.81 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $5,300 | 11.42 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danton Heinen | BOS | $3,800 | 10.83 | 2.85 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $3,900 | 10.64 | 2.73 |
| Drake Caggiula | ANA | $3,600 | 8.57 | 2.38 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,900 | 13.74 | 2.33 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $4,500 | 9.80 | 2.18 |
| Frank Vatrano | BOS | $3,300 | 7.16 | 2.17 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $5,400 | 11.74 | 2.17 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $5,300 | 11.42 | 2.15 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,000 | 13.47 | 2.24 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,500 | 12.00 | 2.18 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,600 | 11.80 | 2.56 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | NYI | $6,100 | 11.55 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie McAvoy | BOS | $4,300 | 11.24 | 2.61 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,600 | 11.80 | 2.56 |
| Jaccob Slavin | WSH | $3,700 | 9.18 | 2.48 |
| Brady Skjei | NYI | $3,900 | 8.80 | 2.26 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,800 | 23.28 | 2.65 |
| Scott Darling | WSH | $7,500 | 18.72 | 2.50 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $8,100 | 17.38 | 2.15 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,600 | 14.74 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,800 | 23.28 | 2.65 |
| Scott Darling | WSH | $7,500 | 18.72 | 2.50 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $8,100 | 17.38 | 2.15 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,600 | 14.74 | 1.94 |
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.