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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 | Ryan O’Reilly |
| C | Jonathan Toews |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| W | Matthew Tkachuk |
| W | Pavel Buchnevich |
| W | David Perron |
| D | Tony DeAngelo |
| D | Cody Ceci |
| G | Jake Allen |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 128.23 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,500 | 16.51 | 2.20 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $7,100 | 14.41 | 2.03 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,700 | 14.34 | 2.14 |
| Dylan Strome | STL | $4,700 | 10.93 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Steel | LA | $4,000 | 9.57 | 2.39 |
| Dylan Strome | STL | $4,700 | 10.93 | 2.33 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | MTL | $3,400 | 7.86 | 2.31 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,500 | 16.51 | 2.20 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,700 | 18.05 | 2.07 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,700 | 17.32 | 2.25 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,300 | 14.71 | 2.33 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,100 | 14.43 | 1.78 |
| Brady Tkachuk | MTL | $6,000 | 13.74 | 2.29 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,800 | 13.30 | 1.96 |
| David Perron | EDM | $5,700 | 13.29 | 2.33 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | NYI | $5,600 | 13.16 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavel Buchnevich | NYI | $5,600 | 13.16 | 2.35 |
| David Perron | EDM | $5,700 | 13.29 | 2.33 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,300 | 14.71 | 2.33 |
| Drake Caggiula | STL | $3,100 | 7.16 | 2.31 |
| Brendan Perlini | STL | $3,500 | 8.04 | 2.30 |
| Brady Tkachuk | MTL | $6,000 | 13.74 | 2.29 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,700 | 17.32 | 2.25 |
| Anthony Duclair | MTL | $4,300 | 9.53 | 2.22 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $6,300 | 13.66 | 2.17 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,200 | 11.92 | 1.92 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,200 | 11.26 | 2.17 |
| Tony DeAngelo | NYI | $3,800 | 10.16 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony DeAngelo | NYI | $3,800 | 10.16 | 2.67 |
| Cody Ceci | MTL | $3,600 | 9.28 | 2.58 |
| Vince Dunn | EDM | $3,900 | 9.52 | 2.44 |
| Brady Skjei | NYI | $3,900 | 9.36 | 2.40 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,900 | 19.46 | 2.46 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $8,200 | 18.97 | 2.31 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,400 | 16.37 | 2.21 |
| Cam Ward | STL | $7,600 | 16.29 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,900 | 19.46 | 2.46 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $8,200 | 18.97 | 2.31 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,400 | 16.37 | 2.21 |
| Cam Ward | STL | $7,600 | 16.29 | 2.14 |
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.