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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 | Evgeni Malkin |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Ondrej Kase |
| W | David Backes |
| W | Jake DeBrusk |
| D | Adam McQuaid |
| D | Zdeno Chara |
| G | Tuukka Rask |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 124 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,700 | 18.02 | 2.34 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,600 | 17.72 | 2.06 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,000 | 16.20 | 1.80 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $7,300 | 14.19 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,700 | 18.02 | 2.34 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,600 | 17.72 | 2.06 |
| Adam Henrique | COL | $4,500 | 9.22 | 2.05 |
| David Krejci | BOS | $5,900 | 11.58 | 1.96 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,900 | 18.53 | 2.34 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,400 | 15.41 | 2.08 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,300 | 14.61 | 1.76 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $7,200 | 12.38 | 1.72 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,900 | 11.64 | 1.97 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $6,500 | 11.09 | 1.71 |
| David Backes | BOS | $5,300 | 10.98 | 2.07 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $5,800 | 10.85 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,900 | 18.53 | 2.34 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $4,000 | 8.75 | 2.19 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,500 | 9.53 | 2.12 |
| Ryan Spooner | BOS | $4,600 | 9.68 | 2.10 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,400 | 15.41 | 2.08 |
| David Backes | BOS | $5,300 | 10.98 | 2.07 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,900 | 11.64 | 1.97 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | CAR | $3,400 | 6.59 | 1.94 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,400 | 11.27 | 1.76 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,300 | 10.97 | 2.07 |
| Cam Fowler | LA | $5,200 | 10.59 | 2.04 |
| Charlie McAvoy | BOS | $4,700 | 9.35 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $4,300 | 9.09 | 2.11 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $4,100 | 8.67 | 2.11 |
| Adam McQuaid | BOS | $3,500 | 7.37 | 2.11 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,300 | 10.97 | 2.07 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,100 | 24.01 | 2.64 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,500 | 20.55 | 2.42 |
| Tristan Jarry | PHI | $8,200 | 19.61 | 2.39 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,600 | 15.28 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,100 | 24.01 | 2.64 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,500 | 20.55 | 2.42 |
| Tristan Jarry | PHI | $8,200 | 19.61 | 2.39 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,600 | 15.28 | 1.78 |
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.