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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 | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| C | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | Richard Panik |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| W | Kyle Palmieri |
| W | Michael Grabner |
| D | Alex Goligoski |
| D | Kris Letang |
| G | Darcy Kuemper |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 133.58 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,300 | 20.38 | 2.19 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,200 | 19.49 | 2.38 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,800 | 17.96 | 2.04 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,500 | 17.45 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,200 | 19.49 | 2.38 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,500 | 17.45 | 2.33 |
| Brock Nelson | NJ | $5,000 | 11.25 | 2.25 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,300 | 20.38 | 2.19 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,900 | 18.70 | 2.10 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,300 | 18.42 | 2.22 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,600 | 16.87 | 2.22 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,100 | 15.57 | 1.92 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,700 | 14.64 | 1.90 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $6,500 | 14.57 | 2.24 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $6,600 | 14.37 | 2.18 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $6,700 | 13.90 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Panik | ARZ | $3,500 | 9.39 | 2.68 |
| Andrew Ladd | NJ | $3,100 | 7.71 | 2.49 |
| Michael Grabner | ARZ | $3,300 | 8.03 | 2.43 |
| Drake Caggiula | ANA | $3,900 | 8.80 | 2.26 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $6,500 | 14.57 | 2.24 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,300 | 18.42 | 2.22 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,600 | 16.87 | 2.22 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $6,600 | 14.37 | 2.18 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,200 | 14.40 | 2.32 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,300 | 13.93 | 2.21 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,600 | 12.78 | 1.94 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,400 | 11.57 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Goligoski | ARZ | $3,800 | 9.65 | 2.54 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $4,500 | 10.48 | 2.33 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,200 | 14.40 | 2.32 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,300 | 13.93 | 2.21 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $7,500 | 22.18 | 2.96 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,500 | 20.04 | 2.67 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,200 | 17.52 | 2.14 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,600 | 15.47 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $7,500 | 22.18 | 2.96 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,500 | 20.04 | 2.67 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,200 | 17.52 | 2.14 |
| Antti Niemi | CAR | $7,300 | 15.07 | 2.06 |
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.