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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 | Evgeni Malkin |
| C | John Tavares |
| W | Sebastian Aho |
| W | Jordan Eberle |
| W | Taylor Hall |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| G | Juuse Saros |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 131.71 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,400 | 19.07 | 2.27 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,300 | 18.65 | 2.25 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,100 | 17.89 | 2.21 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,800 | 17.24 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,400 | 19.07 | 2.27 |
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $6,300 | 14.22 | 2.26 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,300 | 18.65 | 2.25 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,100 | 17.89 | 2.21 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,600 | 17.30 | 2.01 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,700 | 17.26 | 2.24 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,500 | 16.20 | 1.91 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,300 | 15.84 | 1.91 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,000 | 15.18 | 1.90 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $7,000 | 15.06 | 2.15 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,900 | 14.99 | 1.90 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,400 | 14.74 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $3,500 | 9.25 | 2.64 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $3,500 | 9.25 | 2.64 |
| Charles Hudon | CAR | $3,400 | 8.50 | 2.50 |
| J.T. Compher | FLA | $3,400 | 8.46 | 2.49 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $4,300 | 10.70 | 2.49 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,400 | 10.61 | 2.41 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $4,500 | 10.67 | 2.37 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | NJ | $4,100 | 9.65 | 2.35 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,400 | 17.65 | 2.39 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,100 | 13.65 | 2.24 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 13.52 | 2.18 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,800 | 13.39 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $3,500 | 9.25 | 2.64 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $3,500 | 9.25 | 2.64 |
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,600 | 9.23 | 2.56 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,400 | 10.93 | 2.48 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,100 | 23.14 | 2.86 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,600 | 23.03 | 2.68 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $9,000 | 22.58 | 2.51 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,600 | 21.22 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,100 | 23.14 | 2.86 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,600 | 23.03 | 2.68 |
| Jonathan Bernier | FLA | $8,200 | 21.22 | 2.59 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $9,000 | 22.58 | 2.51 |
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.