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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 | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Anthony Duclair |
| W | Craig Smith |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Tyler Bertuzzi |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Carter Hutton |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 138.57 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,300 | 20.82 | 2.51 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,900 | 18.08 | 2.29 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,700 | 17.76 | 2.04 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,000 | 17.75 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $3,700 | 9.53 | 2.58 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,300 | 20.82 | 2.51 |
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $4,400 | 10.73 | 2.44 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,900 | 18.08 | 2.29 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,000 | 18.26 | 2.28 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,300 | 17.95 | 2.16 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,800 | 17.94 | 2.04 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,400 | 17.18 | 2.05 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,800 | 17.03 | 2.18 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,900 | 16.65 | 2.11 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,200 | 15.73 | 2.18 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,800 | 15.17 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Duclair | ARZ | $3,100 | 8.57 | 2.76 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $4,600 | 12.38 | 2.69 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | TOR | $3,200 | 8.39 | 2.62 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $4,400 | 10.95 | 2.49 |
| Matt Nieto | FLA | $3,500 | 8.55 | 2.44 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $4,600 | 10.79 | 2.34 |
| Scott Hartnell | CGY | $3,300 | 7.70 | 2.33 |
| Drake Caggiula | ANA | $3,300 | 7.69 | 2.33 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 17.91 | 2.45 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,700 | 16.02 | 2.39 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,800 | 14.20 | 2.45 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,000 | 13.46 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,800 | 10.79 | 2.84 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $4,900 | 12.92 | 2.64 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 17.91 | 2.45 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,800 | 14.20 | 2.45 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,700 | 23.37 | 2.69 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,000 | 22.00 | 2.44 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,500 | 21.51 | 2.53 |
| Jonathan Bernier | FLA | $8,000 | 21.51 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,700 | 23.37 | 2.69 |
| Jonathan Bernier | FLA | $8,000 | 21.51 | 2.69 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $8,200 | 21.46 | 2.62 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,500 | 21.51 | 2.53 |
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.