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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 | Patrice Bergeron |
| C | Mikael Backlund |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Alex Tuch |
| W | Michael Frolik |
| D | Nate Schmidt |
| D | Tony DeAngelo |
| G | Jaroslav Halak |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 135.65 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,300 | 20.72 | 2.50 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,500 | 19.34 | 2.27 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,600 | 18.52 | 2.15 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,600 | 18.25 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,300 | 20.72 | 2.50 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,500 | 19.34 | 2.27 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,200 | 17.93 | 2.19 |
| Mikael Backlund | CEN | $6,100 | 13.28 | 2.18 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,500 | 19.75 | 2.32 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,800 | 17.53 | 2.25 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $8,000 | 16.59 | 2.07 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,600 | 16.34 | 2.48 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,900 | 15.03 | 2.18 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,800 | 14.75 | 1.89 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,200 | 14.62 | 1.78 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,500 | 14.03 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,600 | 16.34 | 2.48 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $4,600 | 11.19 | 2.43 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,500 | 19.75 | 2.32 |
| Colin Wilson | FLA | $3,100 | 7.21 | 2.32 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $5,000 | 11.26 | 2.25 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | OTT | $4,500 | 10.11 | 2.25 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,800 | 17.53 | 2.25 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | NYI | $5,000 | 10.97 | 2.19 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $7,200 | 15.76 | 2.19 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,400 | 14.78 | 2.31 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $6,300 | 13.79 | 2.19 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,200 | 11.55 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony DeAngelo | NYI | $3,700 | 8.98 | 2.43 |
| John Gilmour | NYI | $3,500 | 8.27 | 2.36 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,400 | 14.78 | 2.31 |
| Ian Cole | FLA | $3,500 | 7.76 | 2.22 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,400 | 24.67 | 2.94 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $8,400 | 18.66 | 2.22 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $8,300 | 18.54 | 2.23 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $9,200 | 17.38 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,400 | 24.67 | 2.94 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $8,300 | 18.54 | 2.23 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $8,400 | 18.66 | 2.22 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 16.35 | 1.95 |
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.