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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 | Jack Eichel |
| W | Kevin Fiala |
| W | J.T. Compher |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| D | Jake Gardiner |
| D | Ryan McDonagh |
| G | Tuukka Rask |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 129.12 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,100 | 17.51 | 2.16 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,800 | 17.19 | 2.20 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,800 | 16.73 | 2.14 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,800 | 16.46 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Holland | CAR | $3,000 | 6.69 | 2.23 |
| Brian Boyle | COL | $3,800 | 8.39 | 2.21 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,800 | 17.19 | 2.20 |
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $4,300 | 9.37 | 2.18 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,500 | 16.45 | 1.93 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,500 | 16.22 | 1.91 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,000 | 15.93 | 1.99 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,900 | 15.79 | 2.29 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,800 | 14.93 | 1.91 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,400 | 14.31 | 1.93 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,200 | 13.89 | 1.69 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,400 | 13.22 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $4,300 | 11.44 | 2.66 |
| J.T. Compher | FLA | $3,400 | 8.90 | 2.62 |
| Charles Hudon | CAR | $3,600 | 8.74 | 2.43 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | STL | $3,700 | 8.89 | 2.40 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,400 | 10.38 | 2.36 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $4,500 | 10.42 | 2.32 |
| Brendan Perlini | ARZ | $3,400 | 7.87 | 2.31 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $3,700 | 8.55 | 2.31 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,800 | 14.00 | 2.06 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,700 | 13.80 | 2.06 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,500 | 13.78 | 2.12 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,000 | 12.87 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Gardiner | OTT | $4,100 | 11.12 | 2.71 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,400 | 10.78 | 2.45 |
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,600 | 8.52 | 2.37 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $4,200 | 9.59 | 2.28 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,200 | 23.20 | 2.52 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,500 | 22.29 | 2.62 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,600 | 20.96 | 2.44 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,400 | 20.28 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,500 | 22.29 | 2.62 |
| Kari Lehtonen | SJ | $7,700 | 19.85 | 2.58 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,200 | 23.20 | 2.52 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,600 | 20.96 | 2.44 |
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.