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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 | Patrice Bergeron |
| C | Tyler Seguin |
| W | Ondrej Kase |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 137.3 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,100 | 18.78 | 2.32 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,600 | 18.30 | 2.13 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,500 | 17.92 | 2.11 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,500 | 16.53 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,100 | 18.78 | 2.32 |
| Radek Faksa | SJ | $3,800 | 8.27 | 2.18 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,600 | 16.36 | 2.15 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,600 | 18.30 | 2.13 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,700 | 16.79 | 2.18 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,700 | 16.29 | 2.11 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,900 | 15.66 | 1.98 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,500 | 15.61 | 2.08 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,000 | 14.95 | 2.14 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,800 | 14.66 | 1.88 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,200 | 14.60 | 2.35 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,100 | 14.28 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $3,900 | 10.08 | 2.58 |
| Barclay Goodrow | ATL | $3,000 | 7.43 | 2.48 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,500 | 11.04 | 2.45 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,200 | 14.60 | 2.35 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $3,700 | 8.54 | 2.31 |
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $3,900 | 8.90 | 2.28 |
| Michael Raffl | NYR | $3,600 | 8.18 | 2.27 |
| Jesper Fast | NYI | $3,600 | 7.98 | 2.22 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 18.99 | 2.60 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,700 | 13.58 | 2.38 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,300 | 12.51 | 1.99 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $6,200 | 12.09 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,700 | 10.39 | 2.81 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 18.99 | 2.60 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $3,500 | 8.63 | 2.47 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $3,800 | 9.22 | 2.43 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,500 | 23.68 | 2.79 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,600 | 22.90 | 2.66 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,900 | 21.21 | 2.38 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,000 | 20.35 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,500 | 23.68 | 2.79 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,600 | 22.90 | 2.66 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,000 | 20.35 | 2.54 |
| Cory Schneider | COL | $8,100 | 19.55 | 2.41 |
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.