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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 | Nick Bonino |
| C | Mathew Barzal |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| W | Craig Smith |
| W | Jamie Benn |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| D | Ryan McDonagh |
| D | Erik Karlsson |
| G | Henrik Lundqvist |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 133.66 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,200 | 17.36 | 2.12 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,200 | 14.86 | 2.06 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,100 | 13.19 | 1.63 |
| Kyle Turris | MTL | $5,600 | 12.63 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,300 | 8.16 | 2.47 |
| Radek Faksa | SJ | $4,100 | 9.48 | 2.31 |
| Kyle Turris | MTL | $5,600 | 12.63 | 2.26 |
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $5,400 | 12.04 | 2.23 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,600 | 17.84 | 2.35 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,600 | 16.54 | 2.18 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,300 | 16.51 | 2.62 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,400 | 15.05 | 2.03 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $6,800 | 13.61 | 2.00 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $6,400 | 13.61 | 2.13 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,300 | 13.10 | 2.08 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $5,400 | 12.38 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,300 | 16.51 | 2.62 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $4,100 | 10.67 | 2.60 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $4,400 | 10.74 | 2.44 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,600 | 17.84 | 2.35 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $5,400 | 12.38 | 2.29 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $5,000 | 11.15 | 2.23 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,600 | 16.54 | 2.18 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $5,500 | 11.95 | 2.17 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,700 | 15.96 | 2.38 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,300 | 13.58 | 2.15 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | NYI | $6,200 | 12.41 | 2.00 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYI | $5,300 | 12.10 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Boychuk | NJ | $4,200 | 10.33 | 2.46 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,700 | 15.96 | 2.38 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYI | $5,300 | 12.10 | 2.28 |
| Charlie McAvoy | BOS | $4,600 | 10.23 | 2.22 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,600 | 23.84 | 2.77 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,200 | 22.67 | 2.76 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,700 | 22.62 | 2.60 |
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,300 | 20.43 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,300 | 20.43 | 2.80 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,600 | 23.84 | 2.77 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,200 | 22.67 | 2.76 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,700 | 22.62 | 2.60 |
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.