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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 | Tyler Seguin |
| C | Vincent Trocheck |
| W | Andrew Shaw |
| W | Vladimir Sobotka |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| D | Tim Heed |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Anders Nilsson |
| Salary | $54,100 |
| Expected Points | 137.76 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,200 | 18.55 | 2.26 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,600 | 17.72 | 2.06 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,300 | 17.68 | 1.90 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,800 | 17.16 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Desharnais | NYI | $3,500 | 9.63 | 2.75 |
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $6,100 | 15.15 | 2.48 |
| Devin Shore | SJ | $3,600 | 8.83 | 2.45 |
| Radek Faksa | SJ | $4,100 | 10.00 | 2.44 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,600 | 17.93 | 2.36 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,400 | 16.71 | 2.26 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,700 | 16.24 | 1.87 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,000 | 16.11 | 2.01 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,300 | 15.76 | 2.50 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,100 | 15.54 | 1.92 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,400 | 15.50 | 2.09 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,800 | 14.55 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Shaw | CAR | $3,900 | 11.33 | 2.90 |
| Vladimir Sobotka | EDM | $3,800 | 10.54 | 2.77 |
| Matt Calvert | TB | $3,000 | 8.09 | 2.70 |
| Michael Grabner | NYI | $4,300 | 11.56 | 2.69 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,300 | 15.76 | 2.50 |
| Alex Galchenyuk | CAR | $4,800 | 11.89 | 2.48 |
| Marcus Johansson | COL | $3,400 | 8.35 | 2.45 |
| Josh Anderson | TB | $5,200 | 12.66 | 2.43 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 16.42 | 2.35 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,800 | 15.43 | 2.27 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,400 | 14.04 | 2.60 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,600 | 13.19 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Heed | ATL | $3,600 | 10.56 | 2.93 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,400 | 14.04 | 2.60 |
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,500 | 8.73 | 2.49 |
| Charlie McAvoy | BOS | $4,600 | 11.23 | 2.44 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carey Price | CAR | $9,000 | 23.08 | 2.56 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,800 | 22.12 | 2.51 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,500 | 21.94 | 2.58 |
| Anders Nilsson | WPG | $7,600 | 21.52 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anders Nilsson | WPG | $7,600 | 21.52 | 2.83 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,900 | 21.49 | 2.72 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,500 | 21.94 | 2.58 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $9,000 | 23.08 | 2.56 |
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.