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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 | Travis Zajac |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| W | Kevin Fiala |
| W | Alex Killorn |
| D | Ryan Ellis |
| D | Roman Josi |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 131.03 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,100 | 17.62 | 2.17 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,300 | 17.60 | 2.12 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,600 | 16.99 | 2.23 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,300 | 14.79 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,600 | 16.99 | 2.23 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,100 | 17.62 | 2.17 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,300 | 17.60 | 2.12 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,300 | 14.79 | 2.03 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,600 | 19.16 | 2.52 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,900 | 18.70 | 2.37 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,000 | 18.30 | 2.29 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,700 | 16.95 | 1.95 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,400 | 16.13 | 2.52 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,900 | 15.88 | 2.01 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,900 | 13.69 | 1.98 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $6,600 | 12.73 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,600 | 19.16 | 2.52 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,400 | 16.13 | 2.52 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,900 | 18.70 | 2.37 |
| Alex Killorn | DET | $4,200 | 9.89 | 2.35 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,500 | 10.48 | 2.33 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $4,000 | 9.30 | 2.32 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,000 | 18.30 | 2.29 |
| Blake Coleman | COL | $3,300 | 7.29 | 2.21 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 16.17 | 2.22 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,300 | 15.31 | 2.43 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,600 | 14.83 | 2.25 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $6,200 | 13.99 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,100 | 13.23 | 2.59 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,300 | 15.31 | 2.43 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $6,200 | 13.99 | 2.26 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,600 | 14.83 | 2.25 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,100 | 22.42 | 2.46 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,600 | 20.33 | 2.36 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,400 | 19.84 | 2.36 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,000 | 19.58 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,100 | 22.42 | 2.46 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,600 | 20.33 | 2.36 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,400 | 19.84 | 2.36 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,100 | 19.00 | 2.35 |
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.