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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 | Ryan O’Reilly |
| C | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | Brady Tkachuk |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Mike Hoffman |
| W | Zach Sanford |
| D | John Carlson |
| D | Thomas Chabot |
| G | Jaroslav Halak |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 147.27 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,700 | 21.99 | 3.28 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,200 | 20.13 | 2.19 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,300 | 19.89 | 2.40 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,700 | 18.94 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,700 | 21.99 | 3.28 |
| Tyler Bozak | EDM | $4,300 | 10.81 | 2.51 |
| Colin White | MTL | $3,200 | 7.93 | 2.48 |
| Jared McCann | CHI | $3,300 | 8.10 | 2.45 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,300 | 19.28 | 2.32 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,900 | 18.64 | 2.36 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 18.51 | 2.10 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,500 | 17.90 | 2.39 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,400 | 16.42 | 2.57 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | CHI | $6,700 | 15.99 | 2.39 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,600 | 15.77 | 2.08 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,700 | 15.38 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | MTL | $3,900 | 11.76 | 3.02 |
| Zach Sanford | EDM | $3,500 | 9.82 | 2.81 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $5,500 | 14.74 | 2.68 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,400 | 16.42 | 2.57 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $3,300 | 8.04 | 2.43 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $3,200 | 7.70 | 2.41 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,500 | 17.90 | 2.39 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | CHI | $6,700 | 15.99 | 2.39 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,400 | 15.71 | 2.45 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 15.07 | 2.06 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $4,900 | 13.37 | 2.73 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,800 | 13.16 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $4,900 | 13.37 | 2.73 |
| Vince Dunn | EDM | $3,800 | 9.93 | 2.61 |
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $5,100 | 13.12 | 2.57 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,400 | 15.71 | 2.45 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,200 | 22.09 | 2.69 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,000 | 20.28 | 2.25 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,600 | 20.04 | 2.33 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,900 | 19.24 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,200 | 22.09 | 2.69 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,300 | 17.71 | 2.43 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,600 | 20.04 | 2.33 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,100 | 18.73 | 2.31 |
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.