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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 | Vinnie Hinostroza |
| C | John Tavares |
| W | Filip Forsberg |
| W | Josh Bailey |
| W | Danton Heinen |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| D | Johnny Boychuk |
| G | Aaron Dell |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 134.55 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,600 | 18.57 | 2.16 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,400 | 17.61 | 2.10 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,900 | 17.34 | 1.95 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,200 | 16.35 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Hinostroza | STL | $3,200 | 9.28 | 2.90 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,300 | 7.49 | 2.27 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $5,700 | 12.80 | 2.25 |
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $5,300 | 11.63 | 2.19 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,100 | 19.05 | 2.09 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,600 | 16.42 | 2.16 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,800 | 16.31 | 2.09 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,600 | 14.91 | 1.73 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,000 | 14.87 | 1.86 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,600 | 14.86 | 1.96 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,200 | 14.50 | 2.34 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,300 | 14.30 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yanni Gourde | DET | $4,100 | 10.35 | 2.52 |
| Dominik Simon | PHI | $3,200 | 8.03 | 2.51 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,200 | 14.50 | 2.34 |
| Danton Heinen | BOS | $4,500 | 10.53 | 2.34 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $4,200 | 9.66 | 2.30 |
| Ondrej Palat | DET | $5,100 | 11.67 | 2.29 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,500 | 12.57 | 2.28 |
| Matt Calvert | TB | $3,000 | 6.84 | 2.28 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,900 | 16.93 | 2.87 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 16.70 | 2.32 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,100 | 14.14 | 2.32 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,600 | 13.64 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,900 | 16.93 | 2.87 |
| Johnny Boychuk | NJ | $4,300 | 10.97 | 2.55 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,400 | 13.17 | 2.44 |
| Jake Muzzin | VAN | $4,700 | 11.30 | 2.40 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,800 | 23.33 | 2.65 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $8,100 | 23.11 | 2.85 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,800 | 21.66 | 2.46 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,700 | 21.28 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $8,100 | 23.11 | 2.85 |
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,400 | 21.05 | 2.84 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,800 | 23.33 | 2.65 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,800 | 21.66 | 2.46 |
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.