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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 | Jack Eichel |
| W | Alexander Steen |
| W | Kevin Fiala |
| W | Tyler Johnson |
| W | Alex Killorn |
| D | Colton Parayko |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| G | Carter Hutton |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 128.52 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $8,000 | 18.19 | 2.27 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,000 | 16.09 | 2.01 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,200 | 15.64 | 1.91 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,400 | 15.32 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $8,000 | 18.19 | 2.27 |
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $6,000 | 13.53 | 2.25 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $6,900 | 14.63 | 2.12 |
| Brandon Sutter | WPG | $3,400 | 7.07 | 2.08 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,400 | 16.10 | 1.92 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,200 | 15.89 | 1.94 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,700 | 15.26 | 1.98 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $7,500 | 14.98 | 2.00 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,400 | 14.70 | 1.75 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,800 | 14.35 | 2.11 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,000 | 14.33 | 2.05 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,700 | 14.32 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Killorn | DET | $4,000 | 9.50 | 2.38 |
| Yanni Gourde | DET | $4,900 | 10.98 | 2.24 |
| Tyler Johnson | DET | $5,800 | 12.81 | 2.21 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | STL | $3,500 | 7.72 | 2.20 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $5,000 | 11.00 | 2.20 |
| Alexander Steen | EDM | $5,800 | 12.58 | 2.17 |
| J.T. Compher | FLA | $4,100 | 8.89 | 2.17 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,800 | 14.35 | 2.11 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,400 | 17.48 | 2.36 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,500 | 15.46 | 2.38 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,400 | 13.92 | 2.17 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,900 | 13.85 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $5,000 | 11.94 | 2.39 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $4,500 | 10.77 | 2.39 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,500 | 15.46 | 2.38 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,400 | 17.48 | 2.36 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,600 | 23.51 | 2.73 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,700 | 22.71 | 2.61 |
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,600 | 20.11 | 2.65 |
| Brian Elliott | NYR | $8,000 | 17.49 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,600 | 23.51 | 2.73 |
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,600 | 20.11 | 2.65 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,700 | 22.71 | 2.61 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $7,600 | 17.34 | 2.28 |
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.