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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 | Auston Matthews |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| W | Marcus Johansson |
| W | Austin Watson |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| D | Ian Cole |
| D | Jake Muzzin |
| G | Ben Bishop |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 129.27 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $9,000 | 19.09 | 2.12 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,200 | 17.84 | 2.18 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,200 | 17.72 | 2.16 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,800 | 17.12 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,800 | 17.12 | 2.19 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,200 | 17.84 | 2.18 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,200 | 17.72 | 2.16 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $9,000 | 19.09 | 2.12 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,500 | 18.33 | 2.16 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,800 | 18.08 | 2.32 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,100 | 17.42 | 2.45 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,300 | 15.66 | 2.15 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $8,400 | 15.44 | 1.84 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,400 | 13.98 | 1.89 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,800 | 13.93 | 1.79 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,500 | 13.63 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,100 | 17.42 | 2.45 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,800 | 18.08 | 2.32 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $4,500 | 10.29 | 2.29 |
| Austin Watson | CGY | $3,400 | 7.73 | 2.27 |
| Marcus Johansson | BOS | $4,200 | 9.20 | 2.19 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $3,900 | 8.52 | 2.18 |
| Colin Wilson | FLA | $3,500 | 7.61 | 2.17 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,500 | 18.33 | 2.16 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $7,000 | 15.15 | 2.16 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $6,400 | 14.61 | 2.28 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,300 | 12.27 | 1.95 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,600 | 11.73 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Cole | FLA | $3,600 | 8.54 | 2.37 |
| Jake Muzzin | OTT | $4,500 | 10.30 | 2.29 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $6,400 | 14.61 | 2.28 |
| Travis Hamonic | CEN | $4,500 | 9.79 | 2.18 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,300 | 23.04 | 2.78 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,000 | 21.76 | 2.42 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $8,000 | 20.49 | 2.56 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,100 | 17.19 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,300 | 23.04 | 2.78 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $8,000 | 20.49 | 2.56 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,000 | 21.76 | 2.42 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,100 | 17.19 | 2.12 |
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.