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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 | Tyler Seguin |
| W | Kevin Fiala |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| W | Andrew Cogliano |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| D | P.K. Subban |
| D | Ryan Ellis |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 130.81 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,000 | 18.15 | 2.27 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,800 | 16.83 | 1.91 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,300 | 15.07 | 1.82 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,400 | 15.06 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,000 | 18.15 | 2.27 |
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $6,000 | 13.10 | 2.18 |
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $4,300 | 9.18 | 2.13 |
| Kyle Turris | MTL | $5,100 | 10.74 | 2.11 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,800 | 16.08 | 2.36 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,700 | 16.00 | 2.08 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,500 | 15.91 | 1.87 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,500 | 15.42 | 2.37 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,600 | 13.66 | 2.07 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $6,800 | 13.53 | 1.99 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $6,500 | 12.20 | 1.88 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $6,300 | 11.66 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $4,400 | 11.38 | 2.59 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,500 | 15.42 | 2.37 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,800 | 16.08 | 2.36 |
| Cory Conacher | DET | $3,200 | 7.27 | 2.27 |
| Chris Kunitz | DET | $3,400 | 7.48 | 2.20 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $5,100 | 10.99 | 2.15 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $3,700 | 7.90 | 2.14 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $5,300 | 11.31 | 2.13 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,500 | 14.74 | 2.27 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,700 | 14.44 | 2.16 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,800 | 14.28 | 2.46 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,000 | 13.42 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,800 | 14.28 | 2.46 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,500 | 14.74 | 2.27 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,000 | 13.42 | 2.24 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $4,900 | 10.84 | 2.21 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,800 | 23.66 | 2.69 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,900 | 22.91 | 2.57 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,200 | 21.44 | 2.61 |
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,600 | 18.61 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,800 | 23.66 | 2.69 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,200 | 21.44 | 2.61 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,900 | 22.91 | 2.57 |
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,600 | 18.61 | 2.45 |
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.