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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 | Tyler Seguin |
| C | Jordan Staal |
| W | Austin Watson |
| W | Karson Kuhlman |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| D | Dougie Hamilton |
| D | Tyson Barrie |
| G | Ben Bishop |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 131.65 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,500 | 18.34 | 2.16 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,600 | 17.88 | 2.08 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,300 | 17.52 | 2.11 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,000 | 17.11 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Staal | WSH | $4,800 | 11.22 | 2.34 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,400 | 7.43 | 2.19 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,500 | 18.34 | 2.16 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,700 | 16.52 | 2.15 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,600 | 19.19 | 2.23 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,100 | 18.58 | 2.29 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $9,100 | 17.91 | 1.97 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,100 | 17.10 | 2.41 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $8,400 | 15.49 | 1.84 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,300 | 15.03 | 2.06 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,900 | 14.29 | 1.81 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,500 | 14.15 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Watson | CGY | $3,000 | 7.59 | 2.53 |
| Karson Kuhlman | BOS | $3,300 | 8.04 | 2.43 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,100 | 17.10 | 2.41 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,100 | 18.58 | 2.29 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $4,700 | 10.55 | 2.24 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,600 | 19.19 | 2.23 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $5,700 | 12.43 | 2.18 |
| Brett Connolly | DAL | $4,200 | 9.03 | 2.15 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $7,100 | 15.47 | 2.18 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $6,200 | 14.35 | 2.31 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,800 | 14.29 | 2.10 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $6,000 | 13.05 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $4,000 | 9.24 | 2.31 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $6,200 | 14.35 | 2.31 |
| Jake Muzzin | OTT | $4,600 | 10.49 | 2.28 |
| Travis Hamonic | CEN | $4,300 | 9.71 | 2.26 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,400 | 24.61 | 2.93 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,800 | 21.04 | 2.39 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,600 | 20.17 | 2.65 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,500 | 19.10 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,400 | 24.61 | 2.93 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,600 | 20.17 | 2.65 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,500 | 19.10 | 2.55 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,800 | 21.04 | 2.39 |
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.