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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 | Mark Scheifele |
| C | Mika Zibanejad |
| W | Blake Coleman |
| W | Miles Wood |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| D | Andy Greene |
| D | Josh Morrissey |
| G | Keith Kinkaid |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 134.35 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,600 | 19.34 | 2.25 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,800 | 17.60 | 2.26 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,700 | 15.53 | 2.32 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | TB | $6,000 | 14.61 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | TB | $6,000 | 14.61 | 2.43 |
| Travis Zajac | COL | $4,400 | 10.43 | 2.37 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,700 | 15.53 | 2.32 |
| David Krejci | BOS | $5,300 | 12.21 | 2.30 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,400 | 20.21 | 2.41 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,200 | 19.80 | 2.41 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,800 | 18.17 | 2.33 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,400 | 17.26 | 2.33 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,700 | 16.94 | 2.20 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $6,200 | 15.23 | 2.46 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $6,600 | 14.13 | 2.14 |
| Blake Coleman | COL | $4,500 | 13.88 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Coleman | COL | $4,500 | 13.88 | 3.08 |
| Miles Wood | COL | $3,600 | 10.32 | 2.87 |
| Peter Cehlarik | BOS | $3,400 | 8.56 | 2.52 |
| Marcus Johansson | COL | $3,600 | 9.03 | 2.51 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $6,200 | 15.23 | 2.46 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,200 | 19.80 | 2.41 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,400 | 20.21 | 2.41 |
| Brandon Tanev | PIT | $3,700 | 8.83 | 2.39 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,600 | 11.83 | 2.11 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $6,000 | 11.71 | 1.95 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,100 | 11.50 | 2.25 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $4,500 | 11.43 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $4,500 | 11.43 | 2.54 |
| Andy Greene | COL | $3,800 | 9.50 | 2.50 |
| Neal Pionk | NYI | $3,500 | 8.56 | 2.45 |
| Tyler Myers | PIT | $3,900 | 9.14 | 2.34 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,800 | 18.78 | 2.13 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,600 | 17.88 | 2.08 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,400 | 16.08 | 2.17 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,800 | 13.51 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,400 | 16.08 | 2.17 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,800 | 18.78 | 2.13 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,600 | 17.88 | 2.08 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,800 | 13.51 | 1.73 |
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.