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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 | Nick Bonino |
| W | Austin Watson |
| W | Brett Connolly |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| D | Charlie McAvoy |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | Braden Holtby |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 131 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,500 | 18.50 | 2.18 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,300 | 17.29 | 2.08 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,600 | 17.18 | 2.00 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,000 | 16.32 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,400 | 7.96 | 2.34 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $4,500 | 10.11 | 2.25 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,800 | 14.96 | 2.20 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,500 | 18.50 | 2.18 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,600 | 19.39 | 2.25 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,100 | 18.58 | 2.29 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $9,100 | 18.16 | 2.00 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,100 | 17.12 | 2.41 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,300 | 15.86 | 2.17 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,700 | 15.50 | 2.31 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $8,400 | 15.22 | 1.81 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,900 | 15.20 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Watson | CGY | $3,000 | 8.17 | 2.72 |
| Brett Connolly | DAL | $4,200 | 10.29 | 2.45 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,100 | 17.12 | 2.41 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,700 | 15.50 | 2.31 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,100 | 18.58 | 2.29 |
| Karson Kuhlman | BOS | $3,400 | 7.66 | 2.25 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,600 | 19.39 | 2.25 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,300 | 11.89 | 2.24 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $7,100 | 16.00 | 2.25 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,800 | 15.05 | 2.21 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $6,200 | 13.54 | 2.18 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $6,000 | 13.04 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Hamonic | CEN | $4,300 | 10.00 | 2.33 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $7,100 | 16.00 | 2.25 |
| Charlie McAvoy | BOS | $4,600 | 10.19 | 2.22 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,800 | 15.05 | 2.21 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,900 | 24.19 | 2.72 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,800 | 23.37 | 2.66 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,400 | 22.15 | 2.64 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,500 | 20.59 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,500 | 20.59 | 2.75 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,900 | 24.19 | 2.72 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,800 | 23.37 | 2.66 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,400 | 22.15 | 2.64 |
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.