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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 | Sam Steel |
| C | Tyler Seguin |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Brendan Perlini |
| W | Josh Anderson |
| D | Erik Gustafsson |
| D | Tony DeAngelo |
| G | John Gibson |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 134.95 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,200 | 19.49 | 2.38 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,600 | 16.26 | 2.14 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,900 | 12.79 | 1.85 |
| Matt Duchene | TB | $6,300 | 11.64 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Steel | LA | $4,200 | 11.05 | 2.63 |
| Roope Hintz | SJ | $4,400 | 11.03 | 2.51 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,200 | 19.49 | 2.38 |
| Dylan Strome | STL | $4,800 | 10.72 | 2.23 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,300 | 20.57 | 2.82 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,800 | 18.27 | 2.08 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,100 | 14.23 | 2.00 |
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $5,400 | 13.95 | 2.58 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $6,700 | 13.50 | 2.01 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,700 | 12.65 | 1.64 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $6,400 | 12.63 | 1.97 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,700 | 12.27 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,300 | 20.57 | 2.82 |
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $5,400 | 13.95 | 2.58 |
| Brendan Perlini | STL | $3,400 | 8.03 | 2.36 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $4,800 | 11.02 | 2.30 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,300 | 9.80 | 2.28 |
| Drake Caggiula | STL | $3,500 | 7.36 | 2.10 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,800 | 18.27 | 2.08 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | NYI | $5,400 | 11.23 | 2.08 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $6,200 | 14.03 | 2.26 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,200 | 12.41 | 2.00 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,000 | 12.20 | 2.03 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,400 | 10.95 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esa Lindell | SJ | $3,800 | 9.03 | 2.38 |
| Tony DeAngelo | NYI | $3,700 | 8.61 | 2.33 |
| David Savard | TB | $3,700 | 8.35 | 2.26 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $6,200 | 14.03 | 2.26 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,300 | 23.20 | 2.49 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,700 | 20.95 | 2.72 |
| Jack Campbell | VAN | $7,500 | 16.79 | 2.24 |
| Anton Khudobin | SJ | $8,100 | 16.59 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $7,700 | 20.95 | 2.72 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,300 | 23.20 | 2.49 |
| Jack Campbell | VAN | $7,500 | 16.79 | 2.24 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $7,800 | 16.50 | 2.11 |
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.