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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 | Tyler Seguin |
| C | Eric Staal |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| W | Oliver Bjorkstrand |
| W | Ryan Dzingel |
| W | Boone Jenner |
| D | Seth Jones |
| D | Dougie Hamilton |
| G | Sergei Bobrovsky |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 125.55 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,300 | 17.88 | 2.15 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $7,500 | 16.49 | 2.20 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $7,600 | 14.63 | 1.92 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,700 | 12.99 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Staal | NSH | $7,500 | 16.49 | 2.20 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,300 | 17.88 | 2.15 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $5,900 | 12.24 | 2.07 |
| Matt Duchene | FLA | $5,900 | 12.17 | 2.06 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,400 | 15.86 | 2.14 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,200 | 14.25 | 2.30 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $7,200 | 14.23 | 1.98 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $7,000 | 14.13 | 2.02 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $7,600 | 13.88 | 1.83 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,800 | 13.76 | 1.76 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,500 | 13.64 | 2.10 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,700 | 13.31 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,200 | 14.25 | 2.30 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,100 | 8.94 | 2.18 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,400 | 15.86 | 2.14 |
| Ryan Dzingel | MTL | $3,900 | 8.32 | 2.13 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,500 | 13.64 | 2.10 |
| Tyler Pitlick | SJ | $3,200 | 6.63 | 2.07 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $4,900 | 10.07 | 2.06 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $4,700 | 9.64 | 2.05 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,100 | 14.63 | 2.06 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,700 | 14.01 | 2.46 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,600 | 13.72 | 2.45 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,800 | 12.87 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,700 | 14.01 | 2.46 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,600 | 13.72 | 2.45 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,800 | 12.87 | 2.22 |
| Ian Cole | PHI | $3,500 | 7.35 | 2.10 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,700 | 21.87 | 2.51 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,600 | 19.38 | 2.25 |
| Kari Lehtonen | SJ | $8,100 | 17.61 | 2.17 |
| Ryan Miller | LA | $8,100 | 15.67 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,700 | 21.87 | 2.51 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,600 | 19.38 | 2.25 |
| Kari Lehtonen | SJ | $8,100 | 17.61 | 2.17 |
| Ryan Miller | LA | $8,100 | 15.67 | 1.93 |
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.