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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 | Mathew Barzal |
| C | Sean Couturier |
| W | Craig Smith |
| W | Michael Raffl |
| W | Anthony Mantha |
| W | Taylor Hall |
| D | Brent Burns |
| D | Roman Josi |
| G | Frederik Andersen |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 131.43 |
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 | 18.42 | 2.14 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,500 | 16.84 | 1.98 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $7,100 | 14.82 | 2.09 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,700 | 14.77 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $5,600 | 14.18 | 2.53 |
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $4,400 | 9.52 | 2.16 |
| Chris Tierney | ATL | $3,600 | 7.75 | 2.15 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,600 | 18.42 | 2.14 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,700 | 18.34 | 2.38 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,300 | 16.08 | 1.94 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,800 | 15.71 | 2.01 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,800 | 14.84 | 1.90 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,300 | 14.30 | 1.96 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,700 | 13.86 | 2.07 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,200 | 13.64 | 1.89 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $6,700 | 12.39 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Smith | CGY | $4,700 | 11.91 | 2.53 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,700 | 18.34 | 2.38 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $4,600 | 10.74 | 2.33 |
| Michael Raffl | NYR | $3,600 | 8.36 | 2.32 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | NJ | $3,100 | 7.14 | 2.30 |
| Miles Wood | COL | $3,600 | 8.23 | 2.29 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $4,500 | 9.98 | 2.22 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $5,400 | 11.78 | 2.18 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,400 | 18.23 | 2.46 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,700 | 13.47 | 2.36 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,800 | 12.48 | 2.15 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,300 | 12.48 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,400 | 18.23 | 2.46 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,700 | 13.47 | 2.36 |
| Jakob Chychrun | ARZ | $3,800 | 8.44 | 2.22 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $5,100 | 11.17 | 2.19 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 21.38 | 2.55 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $9,100 | 20.82 | 2.29 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $8,200 | 20.12 | 2.45 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $8,200 | 19.32 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 21.38 | 2.55 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $8,200 | 20.12 | 2.45 |
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $7,800 | 19.05 | 2.44 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $8,200 | 19.32 | 2.36 |
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.