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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 | Lars Eller |
| C | Tomas Hertl |
| W | Ryan Donato |
| W | Timo Meier |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Brett Connolly |
| D | John Carlson |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | John Gibson |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 125.03 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,300 | 15.70 | 2.49 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,600 | 12.30 | 1.62 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,700 | 12.29 | 1.83 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $6,300 | 11.01 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,300 | 15.70 | 2.49 |
| Luke Kunin | NSH | $3,200 | 7.19 | 2.25 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $4,700 | 9.82 | 2.09 |
| Adam Henrique | LA | $4,500 | 8.89 | 1.98 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $9,100 | 19.32 | 2.12 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,900 | 14.09 | 2.04 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,500 | 14.01 | 2.55 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,600 | 13.30 | 2.01 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,500 | 12.41 | 1.91 |
| Gustav Nyquist | ATL | $5,300 | 11.82 | 2.23 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $5,600 | 11.62 | 2.07 |
| Jason Zucker | NSH | $5,700 | 11.39 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Donato | NSH | $3,800 | 11.06 | 2.91 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,500 | 14.01 | 2.55 |
| Brett Connolly | DAL | $4,200 | 10.14 | 2.41 |
| Gustav Nyquist | ATL | $5,300 | 11.82 | 2.23 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $4,900 | 10.79 | 2.20 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $9,100 | 19.32 | 2.12 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $5,600 | 11.62 | 2.07 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,900 | 14.09 | 2.04 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 15.10 | 2.16 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,500 | 13.85 | 2.13 |
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $4,700 | 10.45 | 2.22 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $4,300 | 9.36 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $4,700 | 10.45 | 2.22 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $4,300 | 9.36 | 2.18 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 15.10 | 2.16 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,500 | 13.85 | 2.13 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,800 | 18.02 | 2.05 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,700 | 16.03 | 2.08 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,000 | 14.46 | 1.81 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,800 | 14.25 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $7,700 | 16.03 | 2.08 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,800 | 18.02 | 2.05 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,800 | 14.25 | 1.83 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,000 | 14.46 | 1.81 |
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.