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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 | Nick Bonino |
| C | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | Michael Frolik |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Sam Reinhart |
| W | Ryan Spooner |
| D | P.K. Subban |
| D | John Carlson |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 127.31 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,200 | 18.93 | 2.31 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,400 | 15.91 | 1.89 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,500 | 14.96 | 1.99 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | BUF | $6,400 | 14.32 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,200 | 18.93 | 2.31 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | BUF | $6,400 | 14.32 | 2.24 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,600 | 8.07 | 2.24 |
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $6,500 | 13.90 | 2.14 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,900 | 19.28 | 2.17 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,200 | 16.06 | 1.96 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,300 | 14.74 | 2.02 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,300 | 14.17 | 1.71 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,200 | 13.48 | 1.87 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,000 | 13.17 | 1.65 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,800 | 13.13 | 1.93 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $7,000 | 13.07 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Spooner | BOS | $4,300 | 9.56 | 2.22 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $4,800 | 10.49 | 2.18 |
| Scott Hartnell | CGY | $3,500 | 7.63 | 2.18 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,900 | 19.28 | 2.17 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $4,400 | 9.46 | 2.15 |
| Andre Burakovsky | DAL | $3,700 | 7.92 | 2.14 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $5,300 | 11.30 | 2.13 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $4,700 | 9.70 | 2.06 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $6,000 | 14.87 | 2.48 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,100 | 13.99 | 2.29 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,200 | 13.61 | 1.89 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,800 | 13.57 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $6,000 | 14.87 | 2.48 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $4,900 | 11.50 | 2.35 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,800 | 13.57 | 2.34 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,100 | 13.99 | 2.29 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,800 | 23.08 | 2.62 |
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,800 | 19.67 | 2.52 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,800 | 19.17 | 2.18 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,800 | 19.08 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,800 | 23.08 | 2.62 |
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,800 | 19.67 | 2.52 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $7,700 | 17.72 | 2.30 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,800 | 19.17 | 2.18 |
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.