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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 | Jack Eichel |
| C | Mika Zibanejad |
| W | Evan Rodrigues |
| W | James van Riemsdyk |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| D | Tony DeAngelo |
| D | Josh Morrissey |
| G | Jaroslav Halak |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 131.08 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,300 | 17.16 | 2.35 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,400 | 17.12 | 2.04 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,800 | 16.77 | 2.47 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,900 | 15.27 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,800 | 16.77 | 2.47 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | TB | $5,800 | 14.21 | 2.45 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,300 | 17.16 | 2.35 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,500 | 14.84 | 2.28 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,300 | 18.77 | 2.26 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,100 | 17.83 | 2.20 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,400 | 17.83 | 2.41 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,900 | 17.28 | 2.19 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $8,100 | 16.79 | 2.07 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $6,500 | 14.41 | 2.22 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $7,200 | 14.36 | 1.99 |
| James van Riemsdyk | NYR | $6,000 | 13.39 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Rodrigues | BUF | $3,400 | 9.13 | 2.69 |
| Peter Cehlarik | BOS | $3,600 | 9.19 | 2.55 |
| Jimmy Vesey | NYI | $3,600 | 8.95 | 2.49 |
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $4,300 | 10.47 | 2.43 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,400 | 17.83 | 2.41 |
| Travis Konecny | NYR | $4,400 | 10.29 | 2.34 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,300 | 18.77 | 2.26 |
| James van Riemsdyk | NYR | $6,000 | 13.39 | 2.23 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,700 | 12.66 | 2.22 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $6,200 | 12.00 | 1.94 |
| Zach Werenski | TB | $5,400 | 10.97 | 2.03 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $5,000 | 10.75 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony DeAngelo | NYI | $3,500 | 9.10 | 2.60 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $4,300 | 10.06 | 2.34 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,700 | 12.66 | 2.22 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,800 | 10.53 | 2.19 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $7,800 | 18.87 | 2.42 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,300 | 18.27 | 2.20 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,500 | 14.17 | 1.67 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | NYI | $7,400 | 13.21 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $7,800 | 18.87 | 2.42 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,300 | 18.27 | 2.20 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | NYI | $7,400 | 13.21 | 1.79 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,500 | 14.17 | 1.67 |
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.