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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 | Tomas Hertl |
| C | Sean Couturier |
| W | Frank Vatrano |
| W | Conor Garland |
| W | Leon Draisaitl |
| W | Marcus Johansson |
| D | Brent Burns |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | Carter Hart |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 157.26 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,400 | 20.83 | 2.48 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,800 | 20.77 | 2.36 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,800 | 19.92 | 2.55 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,200 | 19.55 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,600 | 18.96 | 2.87 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,200 | 17.21 | 2.78 |
| Luke Glendening | TOR | $3,400 | 9.43 | 2.77 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $7,100 | 19.41 | 2.73 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,200 | 20.42 | 2.49 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,600 | 20.29 | 2.67 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,500 | 20.05 | 2.36 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $7,400 | 20.02 | 2.71 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,700 | 19.72 | 2.27 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $7,300 | 19.47 | 2.67 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,100 | 19.25 | 2.38 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,400 | 18.79 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $4,500 | 14.23 | 3.16 |
| Conor Garland | ARZ | $3,700 | 11.14 | 3.01 |
| Marcus Johansson | COL | $3,700 | 10.85 | 2.93 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $7,400 | 20.02 | 2.71 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $5,700 | 15.32 | 2.69 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,600 | 20.29 | 2.67 |
| Andrew Copp | PIT | $3,000 | 8.00 | 2.67 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $7,300 | 19.47 | 2.67 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,800 | 21.57 | 2.76 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,000 | 17.53 | 2.92 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $7,200 | 15.74 | 2.19 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,800 | 15.41 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,000 | 17.53 | 2.92 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,100 | 14.89 | 2.92 |
| Travis Sanheim | NYR | $4,100 | 11.56 | 2.82 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,800 | 21.57 | 2.76 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hart | NYR | $8,700 | 25.48 | 2.93 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,100 | 23.83 | 2.62 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $8,200 | 21.50 | 2.62 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,600 | 20.44 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hart | NYR | $8,700 | 25.48 | 2.93 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,100 | 23.83 | 2.62 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $8,200 | 21.50 | 2.62 |
| Anton Khudobin | SJ | $7,700 | 18.42 | 2.39 |
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.