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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 | Jonathan Toews |
| C | Tomas Hertl |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Michael Frolik |
| W | Jimmy Vesey |
| W | Anthony Mantha |
| D | Travis Hamonic |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | David Rittich |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 158.78 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,700 | 22.35 | 2.90 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $7,300 | 19.94 | 2.73 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $7,300 | 19.21 | 2.63 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,200 | 18.26 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,200 | 18.26 | 2.95 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,700 | 22.35 | 2.90 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $7,300 | 19.94 | 2.73 |
| Dylan Strome | STL | $5,900 | 15.64 | 2.65 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $9,400 | 31.54 | 3.36 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,500 | 24.10 | 2.84 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $7,400 | 21.21 | 2.87 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $7,400 | 20.81 | 2.81 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,700 | 20.11 | 2.31 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $7,100 | 18.68 | 2.63 |
| Mats Zuccarello | SJ | $6,500 | 18.22 | 2.80 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,800 | 17.92 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $9,400 | 31.54 | 3.36 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $3,600 | 10.84 | 3.01 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $7,400 | 21.21 | 2.87 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,500 | 24.10 | 2.84 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $7,400 | 20.81 | 2.81 |
| Mats Zuccarello | SJ | $6,500 | 18.22 | 2.80 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $5,100 | 14.08 | 2.76 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $5,300 | 14.60 | 2.75 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,500 | 21.79 | 2.91 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $7,000 | 18.42 | 2.63 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,300 | 17.13 | 2.72 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $5,700 | 15.03 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,500 | 21.79 | 2.91 |
| Travis Hamonic | CEN | $3,900 | 10.62 | 2.72 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,300 | 17.13 | 2.72 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $5,700 | 15.03 | 2.64 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Rittich | CEN | $7,700 | 19.50 | 2.53 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $7,700 | 17.85 | 2.32 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,500 | 17.73 | 2.36 |
| Cam Ward | STL | $8,400 | 17.61 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Rittich | CEN | $7,700 | 19.50 | 2.53 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,500 | 17.73 | 2.36 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $7,700 | 17.85 | 2.32 |
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $7,700 | 17.43 | 2.26 |
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.