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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 | William Nylander |
| W | Marcus Johansson |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Sam Bennett |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| D | Ian Cole |
| G | Mike Smith |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 128.17 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,000 | 18.89 | 2.36 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $9,000 | 18.72 | 2.08 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,400 | 17.75 | 2.11 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,900 | 16.81 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,000 | 18.89 | 2.36 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,900 | 16.81 | 2.13 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $4,600 | 9.74 | 2.12 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,400 | 17.75 | 2.11 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,600 | 19.94 | 2.32 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,100 | 18.66 | 2.30 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,400 | 16.11 | 2.18 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,800 | 15.08 | 1.93 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,600 | 14.84 | 2.25 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $8,000 | 14.35 | 1.79 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,800 | 13.37 | 1.71 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $5,600 | 11.17 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Bennett | CEN | $3,700 | 8.69 | 2.35 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,600 | 19.94 | 2.32 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,100 | 18.66 | 2.30 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $3,800 | 8.59 | 2.26 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,600 | 14.84 | 2.25 |
| Marcus Johansson | BOS | $4,000 | 8.80 | 2.20 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,400 | 16.11 | 2.18 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $4,600 | 10.00 | 2.17 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,600 | 15.61 | 2.37 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $6,400 | 14.05 | 2.20 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,700 | 12.22 | 1.82 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $6,200 | 11.63 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,600 | 15.61 | 2.37 |
| Travis Hamonic | CEN | $4,400 | 10.07 | 2.29 |
| Ian Cole | FLA | $3,600 | 8.21 | 2.28 |
| Charlie McAvoy | BOS | $4,700 | 10.51 | 2.24 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,600 | 19.63 | 2.58 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $8,400 | 16.74 | 1.99 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,200 | 16.33 | 1.99 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,900 | 9.23 | 1.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,600 | 19.63 | 2.58 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,200 | 16.33 | 1.99 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $8,400 | 16.74 | 1.99 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,900 | 9.23 | 1.17 |
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.