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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 | Nick Bonino |
| C | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | Brandon Pirri |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| W | Brandon Saad |
| D | Erik Gustafsson |
| D | Nate Schmidt |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 141.8 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,000 | 20.99 | 2.62 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,100 | 13.35 | 2.19 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,000 | 13.28 | 1.90 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,400 | 11.51 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,000 | 20.99 | 2.62 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,500 | 8.79 | 2.51 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,100 | 13.35 | 2.19 |
| Sean Kuraly | BOS | $3,200 | 6.81 | 2.13 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,500 | 20.69 | 2.43 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,300 | 20.20 | 2.43 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,900 | 18.75 | 2.37 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,400 | 15.49 | 2.42 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,500 | 15.26 | 2.03 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,200 | 13.48 | 2.17 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $5,600 | 13.16 | 2.35 |
| Dylan Strome | STL | $5,200 | 12.23 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Saad | STL | $4,700 | 11.51 | 2.45 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,500 | 20.69 | 2.43 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,300 | 20.20 | 2.43 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,400 | 15.49 | 2.42 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,900 | 18.75 | 2.37 |
| Dylan Strome | STL | $5,200 | 12.23 | 2.35 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $5,600 | 13.16 | 2.35 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $5,000 | 10.97 | 2.19 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,300 | 14.87 | 2.36 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $6,100 | 13.01 | 2.13 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $4,400 | 11.98 | 2.72 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,900 | 10.57 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $4,400 | 11.98 | 2.72 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,300 | 14.87 | 2.36 |
| Connor Murphy | STL | $3,500 | 8.06 | 2.30 |
| John Moore | BOS | $3,500 | 8.03 | 2.29 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,000 | 18.05 | 2.26 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,600 | 17.87 | 2.08 |
| Michal Neuvirth | NYR | $7,200 | 9.82 | 1.36 |
| Cam Ward | STL | $7,600 | 9.10 | 1.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,000 | 18.05 | 2.26 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,600 | 17.87 | 2.08 |
| Michal Neuvirth | NYR | $7,200 | 9.82 | 1.36 |
| Cam Ward | STL | $7,600 | 9.10 | 1.20 |
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.