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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 | Tomas Hertl |
| W | Reilly Smith |
| W | Timo Meier |
| W | Alex Tuch |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| D | Nate Schmidt |
| D | Jake Muzzin |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 125.62 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,400 | 18.41 | 2.19 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,000 | 17.68 | 2.21 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,900 | 16.87 | 2.14 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,500 | 15.45 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,500 | 15.45 | 2.38 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,000 | 17.68 | 2.21 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,400 | 18.41 | 2.19 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,900 | 16.87 | 2.14 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,600 | 18.38 | 2.14 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,100 | 17.84 | 2.20 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $8,000 | 14.18 | 1.77 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,400 | 12.85 | 1.74 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,300 | 12.68 | 2.39 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,800 | 12.01 | 1.77 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $5,600 | 11.35 | 2.03 |
| Gustav Nyquist | ATL | $5,200 | 10.08 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,300 | 12.68 | 2.39 |
| Marcus Johansson | BOS | $4,000 | 8.91 | 2.23 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,100 | 17.84 | 2.20 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $4,600 | 9.98 | 2.17 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,600 | 18.38 | 2.14 |
| Karson Kuhlman | BOS | $3,500 | 7.46 | 2.13 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $5,600 | 11.35 | 2.03 |
| Gustav Nyquist | ATL | $5,200 | 10.08 | 1.94 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 13.98 | 1.92 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,700 | 12.62 | 1.88 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $7,000 | 12.53 | 1.79 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $6,200 | 11.17 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Muzzin | OTT | $4,300 | 9.70 | 2.26 |
| Charlie McAvoy | BOS | $4,700 | 10.00 | 2.13 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $4,200 | 8.68 | 2.07 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 13.98 | 1.92 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,900 | 17.46 | 2.21 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,200 | 13.95 | 1.70 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,200 | 12.57 | 1.75 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,200 | 8.94 | 1.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,900 | 17.46 | 2.21 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,200 | 12.57 | 1.75 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,200 | 13.95 | 1.70 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,200 | 8.94 | 1.24 |
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.