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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 | Evan Rodrigues |
| C | Jonathan Toews |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Andreas Johnsson |
| W | Michael Frolik |
| W | Alex DeBrincat |
| D | Oscar Klefbom |
| D | Justin Schultz |
| G | Andrei Vasilevskiy |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 160.49 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,600 | 21.06 | 2.77 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,700 | 20.41 | 2.35 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,000 | 19.84 | 2.48 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,700 | 19.79 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,600 | 21.06 | 2.77 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,800 | 12.50 | 2.60 |
| Matt Duchene | TB | $6,800 | 17.64 | 2.59 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,700 | 19.79 | 2.57 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $9,500 | 30.67 | 3.23 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,300 | 23.38 | 2.51 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $7,500 | 22.63 | 3.02 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,400 | 19.91 | 2.37 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,200 | 19.49 | 2.71 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,800 | 19.48 | 2.50 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $8,000 | 17.99 | 2.25 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,500 | 17.59 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $9,500 | 30.67 | 3.23 |
| Andreas Johnsson | OTT | $4,400 | 13.42 | 3.05 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $7,500 | 22.63 | 3.02 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $3,500 | 10.08 | 2.88 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $4,400 | 12.23 | 2.78 |
| Danton Heinen | BOS | $4,300 | 11.89 | 2.77 |
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $5,200 | 14.40 | 2.77 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $5,400 | 14.83 | 2.75 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,600 | 15.60 | 2.36 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $6,100 | 14.49 | 2.38 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,300 | 13.45 | 2.13 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,300 | 13.04 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Schultz | PHI | $4,600 | 13.03 | 2.83 |
| Duncan Keith | STL | $4,900 | 12.90 | 2.63 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $4,500 | 11.59 | 2.58 |
| Vince Dunn | EDM | $3,600 | 8.98 | 2.49 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $9,700 | 29.16 | 3.01 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $9,300 | 23.57 | 2.53 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,900 | 22.33 | 2.51 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,700 | 21.99 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $9,700 | 29.16 | 3.01 |
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $7,800 | 21.11 | 2.71 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,700 | 21.99 | 2.53 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $9,300 | 23.57 | 2.53 |
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.