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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 | Connor McDavid |
| C | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | Jean-Sebastien Dea |
| W | Kyle Palmieri |
| W | Matthew Tkachuk |
| W | Dominik Kahun |
| D | Seth Jones |
| D | Jeff Petry |
| G | Devan Dubnyk |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 137.76 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,200 | 22.46 | 2.44 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,100 | 20.58 | 2.54 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,700 | 19.10 | 2.48 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,600 | 18.60 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,100 | 20.58 | 2.54 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,700 | 19.10 | 2.48 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,600 | 18.60 | 2.45 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,200 | 22.46 | 2.44 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,900 | 19.99 | 2.25 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,300 | 18.46 | 2.22 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,600 | 18.13 | 2.11 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,600 | 17.87 | 2.35 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,900 | 16.83 | 2.13 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,800 | 16.66 | 2.14 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,700 | 15.57 | 2.02 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,000 | 15.55 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominik Kahun | STL | $3,700 | 9.22 | 2.49 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,300 | 15.24 | 2.42 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $6,300 | 15.07 | 2.39 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $4,600 | 10.95 | 2.38 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,600 | 15.49 | 2.35 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,400 | 15.06 | 2.35 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,600 | 17.87 | 2.35 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $6,600 | 15.45 | 2.34 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,400 | 15.35 | 2.40 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,600 | 15.25 | 2.31 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,100 | 13.96 | 2.74 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,600 | 13.41 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,100 | 13.96 | 2.74 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $4,300 | 11.05 | 2.57 |
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $4,600 | 11.51 | 2.50 |
| Vince Dunn | EDM | $3,700 | 9.17 | 2.48 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,600 | 22.50 | 2.62 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,700 | 20.76 | 2.39 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $7,900 | 19.62 | 2.48 |
| Carter Hutton | BUF | $7,500 | 18.70 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,600 | 22.50 | 2.62 |
| Antti Niemi | CAR | $7,300 | 18.51 | 2.54 |
| Carter Hutton | BUF | $7,500 | 18.70 | 2.49 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $7,900 | 19.62 | 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.