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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 | Sean Monahan |
| W | Ondrej Kase |
| W | Sam Reinhart |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Ryan Spooner |
| D | Dougie Hamilton |
| D | Ryan Pulock |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 127.65 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,900 | 18.48 | 2.34 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,500 | 15.98 | 1.88 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,800 | 15.97 | 2.05 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $7,300 | 13.84 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,900 | 18.48 | 2.34 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | BUF | $6,000 | 12.62 | 2.10 |
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $6,300 | 13.15 | 2.09 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,800 | 15.97 | 2.05 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,300 | 18.15 | 2.19 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,100 | 16.03 | 1.98 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,300 | 14.67 | 1.77 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,400 | 14.65 | 1.98 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $6,900 | 14.13 | 2.05 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $7,000 | 13.44 | 1.92 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,500 | 12.79 | 1.97 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,500 | 12.52 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $3,900 | 9.06 | 2.32 |
| Ryan Spooner | BOS | $4,400 | 9.70 | 2.20 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,300 | 18.15 | 2.19 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $4,800 | 10.45 | 2.18 |
| Corey Perry | LA | $5,500 | 11.58 | 2.11 |
| J.T. Compher | FLA | $4,100 | 8.66 | 2.11 |
| David Backes | BOS | $5,200 | 10.90 | 2.10 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $4,500 | 9.44 | 2.10 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,500 | 16.32 | 2.18 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,600 | 13.41 | 2.39 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $6,500 | 12.66 | 1.95 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,700 | 12.20 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,600 | 13.41 | 2.39 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $3,800 | 8.54 | 2.25 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $4,600 | 10.11 | 2.20 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,500 | 16.32 | 2.18 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,600 | 21.23 | 2.47 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $8,500 | 20.90 | 2.46 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,200 | 20.04 | 2.44 |
| Jonathan Bernier | FLA | $8,400 | 19.76 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,600 | 21.23 | 2.47 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $8,500 | 20.90 | 2.46 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,200 | 20.04 | 2.44 |
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,400 | 17.47 | 2.36 |
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.