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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 | Carl Soderberg |
| C | Tomas Hertl |
| W | Frank Vatrano |
| W | Justin Williams |
| W | Evander Kane |
| W | Andreas Johnsson |
| D | Brent Burns |
| D | John Carlson |
| G | Curtis McElhinney |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 161.09 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,400 | 19.93 | 2.69 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $7,300 | 19.90 | 2.73 |
| Matt Duchene | TB | $7,200 | 19.48 | 2.71 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,800 | 18.76 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $4,700 | 16.36 | 3.48 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,200 | 18.52 | 2.99 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $7,300 | 19.90 | 2.73 |
| Matt Duchene | TB | $7,200 | 19.48 | 2.71 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,500 | 22.44 | 2.64 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $7,400 | 21.41 | 2.89 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,700 | 20.63 | 2.37 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $8,100 | 19.48 | 2.40 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,800 | 19.43 | 2.49 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,000 | 18.50 | 2.64 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,600 | 18.28 | 2.41 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,800 | 17.69 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $4,700 | 14.99 | 3.19 |
| Andreas Johnsson | OTT | $4,100 | 12.32 | 3.00 |
| Miles Wood | COL | $3,700 | 11.00 | 2.97 |
| Zach Aston-Reese | PHI | $3,600 | 10.51 | 2.92 |
| Karson Kuhlman | BOS | $3,000 | 8.72 | 2.91 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $7,400 | 21.41 | 2.89 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $6,000 | 16.60 | 2.77 |
| Jesper Bratt | COL | $4,100 | 11.35 | 2.77 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,500 | 23.21 | 3.09 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $7,000 | 18.79 | 2.68 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,800 | 18.67 | 2.75 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $7,400 | 16.27 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,500 | 23.21 | 3.09 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $4,400 | 12.40 | 2.82 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,800 | 18.67 | 2.75 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $7,000 | 18.79 | 2.68 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $9,200 | 23.80 | 2.59 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $8,100 | 22.16 | 2.74 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,800 | 22.15 | 2.52 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,800 | 21.97 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $8,100 | 22.16 | 2.74 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $9,200 | 23.80 | 2.59 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,800 | 22.15 | 2.52 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,800 | 21.97 | 2.50 |
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.