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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 | Dylan Larkin |
| W | Frank Vatrano |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Alex Tuch |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| D | Andy Greene |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | Jordan Binnington |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 151.59 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $7,200 | 19.34 | 2.69 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,400 | 19.02 | 2.26 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,400 | 18.89 | 2.95 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,500 | 18.57 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,400 | 18.89 | 2.95 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $7,200 | 19.34 | 2.69 |
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $4,500 | 11.64 | 2.59 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,500 | 18.57 | 2.48 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $9,100 | 25.33 | 2.78 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $7,800 | 19.88 | 2.55 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,100 | 19.36 | 2.39 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,700 | 19.30 | 2.22 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,800 | 18.76 | 2.13 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $7,100 | 18.74 | 2.64 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,300 | 18.05 | 2.17 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,200 | 17.60 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $4,500 | 13.62 | 3.03 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $9,100 | 25.33 | 2.78 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $4,500 | 12.28 | 2.73 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $4,000 | 10.87 | 2.72 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,400 | 14.45 | 2.68 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $7,100 | 18.74 | 2.64 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,300 | 13.86 | 2.62 |
| Brandon Tanev | PIT | $3,400 | 8.80 | 2.59 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,700 | 20.87 | 2.71 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,200 | 17.18 | 2.77 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,600 | 15.92 | 2.41 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,000 | 13.49 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,200 | 17.18 | 2.77 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,700 | 20.87 | 2.71 |
| Andy Greene | COL | $3,700 | 9.87 | 2.67 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,100 | 13.24 | 2.60 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $9,400 | 20.85 | 2.22 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,000 | 20.78 | 2.60 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,600 | 20.10 | 2.34 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,000 | 18.80 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,000 | 20.78 | 2.60 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,000 | 18.80 | 2.35 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,600 | 20.10 | 2.34 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,100 | 18.24 | 2.25 |
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.