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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 | Sean Couturier |
| W | Victor Olofsson |
| W | Ryan Donato |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| W | Oscar Lindberg |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| D | Tony DeAngelo |
| G | Jaroslav Halak |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 143.13 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,400 | 20.87 | 2.48 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $7,500 | 18.62 | 2.48 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,000 | 16.35 | 1.82 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,600 | 16.06 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $7,500 | 18.62 | 2.48 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,400 | 20.87 | 2.48 |
| Brad Richardson | ARZ | $3,900 | 8.78 | 2.25 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,600 | 14.79 | 2.24 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,400 | 20.33 | 2.42 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,600 | 19.48 | 2.27 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,300 | 15.60 | 2.14 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,300 | 15.35 | 1.85 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,700 | 15.22 | 1.98 |
| James van Riemsdyk | NYR | $6,500 | 14.91 | 2.29 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $7,900 | 14.89 | 1.88 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,500 | 14.76 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Olofsson | BUF | $3,200 | 10.79 | 3.37 |
| Ryan Donato | NSH | $3,700 | 10.65 | 2.88 |
| Oscar Lindberg | MTL | $4,300 | 12.27 | 2.85 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | NYI | $5,100 | 13.30 | 2.61 |
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $5,400 | 13.88 | 2.57 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $5,100 | 13.09 | 2.57 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | ARZ | $4,300 | 10.74 | 2.50 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,900 | 14.58 | 2.47 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $7,200 | 16.33 | 2.27 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 13.47 | 1.85 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $6,000 | 12.24 | 2.04 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,900 | 11.78 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony DeAngelo | NYI | $3,700 | 10.53 | 2.85 |
| Travis Sanheim | NYR | $4,300 | 11.34 | 2.64 |
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $3,900 | 9.88 | 2.53 |
| Radko Gudas | NYR | $3,800 | 9.26 | 2.44 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,300 | 24.00 | 2.58 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,500 | 22.74 | 2.68 |
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $8,000 | 20.79 | 2.60 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,900 | 19.98 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,500 | 22.74 | 2.68 |
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $8,000 | 20.79 | 2.60 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,300 | 24.00 | 2.58 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,100 | 18.87 | 2.33 |
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.