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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 | Aleksander Barkov |
| C | Jeff Carter |
| W | Denis Malgin |
| W | Trevor Lewis |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Nick Bjugstad |
| D | Keith Yandle |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Roberto Luongo |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 139.41 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,700 | 17.73 | 2.30 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,400 | 17.18 | 2.32 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,300 | 17.17 | 2.35 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $7,600 | 15.92 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Carter | VAN | $6,500 | 15.45 | 2.38 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,300 | 17.17 | 2.35 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,400 | 17.18 | 2.32 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,700 | 17.73 | 2.30 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $8,100 | 17.68 | 2.18 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,600 | 17.07 | 1.98 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 15.81 | 2.20 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,400 | 15.63 | 2.11 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $7,100 | 15.06 | 2.12 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,500 | 14.95 | 1.99 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,600 | 14.34 | 2.17 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,800 | 13.87 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denis Malgin | CHI | $3,600 | 10.57 | 2.94 |
| Trevor Lewis | VAN | $3,900 | 9.50 | 2.44 |
| Nick Bjugstad | CHI | $5,300 | 12.84 | 2.42 |
| Mikkel Boedker | ATL | $4,000 | 9.08 | 2.27 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,300 | 9.59 | 2.23 |
| Alex Iafallo | VAN | $4,000 | 8.87 | 2.22 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,200 | 13.79 | 2.22 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 15.81 | 2.20 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 16.81 | 2.40 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,200 | 14.71 | 2.04 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,000 | 14.49 | 2.41 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,800 | 13.94 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $5,200 | 13.01 | 2.50 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,000 | 14.49 | 2.41 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 16.81 | 2.40 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,800 | 13.94 | 2.40 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,500 | 27.69 | 3.26 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,600 | 25.09 | 2.92 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,500 | 22.32 | 2.63 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,700 | 20.93 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,500 | 27.69 | 3.26 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,600 | 25.09 | 2.92 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,500 | 22.32 | 2.63 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $8,000 | 19.83 | 2.48 |
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.