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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 | Matt Duchene |
| C | Ryan O’Reilly |
| W | Frank Vatrano |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| W | Alex Tuch |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | Jordan Binnington |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 147.81 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,500 | 21.06 | 2.48 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,200 | 18.39 | 2.24 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,300 | 18.28 | 2.20 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,900 | 17.87 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,700 | 17.75 | 2.65 |
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $5,100 | 13.11 | 2.57 |
| Evan Rodrigues | BUF | $3,800 | 9.46 | 2.49 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,500 | 21.06 | 2.48 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $9,300 | 21.80 | 2.34 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 19.83 | 2.25 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,300 | 19.21 | 2.63 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,400 | 18.99 | 2.26 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,400 | 18.72 | 2.53 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,000 | 18.69 | 2.34 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,600 | 18.29 | 2.13 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,800 | 17.91 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $4,500 | 13.55 | 3.01 |
| Brandon Tanev | PIT | $3,400 | 8.97 | 2.64 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,300 | 19.21 | 2.63 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,700 | 14.59 | 2.56 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,400 | 18.72 | 2.53 |
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $5,000 | 12.53 | 2.51 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,100 | 15.08 | 2.47 |
| Danton Heinen | BOS | $3,700 | 9.00 | 2.43 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,900 | 16.74 | 2.43 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,100 | 15.67 | 2.57 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,100 | 14.31 | 2.35 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,500 | 13.57 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $3,500 | 11.67 | 3.33 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $4,500 | 11.84 | 2.63 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,100 | 15.67 | 2.57 |
| Andy Greene | COL | $3,700 | 9.41 | 2.54 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,600 | 22.01 | 2.56 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,800 | 21.45 | 2.75 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,200 | 20.45 | 2.49 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,500 | 20.42 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,800 | 21.45 | 2.75 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,600 | 22.01 | 2.56 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,200 | 20.45 | 2.49 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,500 | 20.42 | 2.40 |
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.