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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 | Jack Eichel |
| C | Carl Soderberg |
| W | Timo Meier |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Alex DeBrincat |
| W | Ryan Donato |
| D | Alexander Edler |
| D | Ryan Pulock |
| G | Thomas Greiss |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 147.42 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,500 | 21.50 | 2.26 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $8,400 | 20.66 | 2.46 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,100 | 20.29 | 2.23 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,600 | 19.18 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $4,600 | 12.14 | 2.64 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,600 | 19.10 | 2.51 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,200 | 15.31 | 2.47 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $8,400 | 20.66 | 2.46 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $9,100 | 23.40 | 2.57 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,300 | 21.43 | 2.30 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $8,500 | 20.54 | 2.42 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $7,300 | 19.44 | 2.66 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,800 | 19.32 | 2.19 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,300 | 18.62 | 2.24 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $8,000 | 17.01 | 2.13 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,500 | 16.52 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,200 | 14.49 | 2.79 |
| Ryan Donato | NSH | $3,600 | 9.71 | 2.70 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $7,300 | 19.44 | 2.66 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $5,600 | 14.52 | 2.59 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $9,100 | 23.40 | 2.57 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $4,300 | 10.71 | 2.49 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $5,500 | 13.56 | 2.47 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $5,700 | 13.98 | 2.45 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,400 | 17.20 | 2.32 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,700 | 15.38 | 2.30 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,100 | 14.02 | 2.30 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,300 | 13.22 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $4,000 | 11.70 | 2.92 |
| Alex Biega | WPG | $3,500 | 9.78 | 2.79 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $4,300 | 11.78 | 2.74 |
| Brent Seabrook | STL | $4,600 | 11.36 | 2.47 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $9,800 | 24.12 | 2.46 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $8,200 | 24.10 | 2.94 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,200 | 21.81 | 2.37 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $9,100 | 21.29 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $8,200 | 24.10 | 2.94 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,900 | 21.01 | 2.66 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $9,800 | 24.12 | 2.46 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,200 | 21.81 | 2.37 |
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.