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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 | Timo Meier |
| W | Reilly Smith |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Alex Tuch |
| D | Jake Muzzin |
| D | Deryk Engelland |
| G | Frederik Andersen |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 125.48 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,500 | 18.44 | 2.17 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,700 | 18.20 | 2.36 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $7,100 | 15.68 | 2.21 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,600 | 15.29 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,700 | 18.20 | 2.36 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $7,100 | 15.68 | 2.21 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,500 | 18.44 | 2.17 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $4,500 | 9.40 | 2.09 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,700 | 20.14 | 2.31 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,300 | 18.65 | 2.25 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,500 | 13.54 | 2.46 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,200 | 13.22 | 1.84 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,700 | 12.93 | 1.68 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,400 | 11.59 | 1.81 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $5,400 | 11.18 | 2.07 |
| Gustav Nyquist | ATL | $4,900 | 9.89 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,500 | 13.54 | 2.46 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,700 | 20.14 | 2.31 |
| Marcus Johansson | BOS | $3,700 | 8.41 | 2.27 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,300 | 18.65 | 2.25 |
| Karson Kuhlman | BOS | $3,300 | 6.91 | 2.09 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $5,400 | 11.18 | 2.07 |
| Danton Heinen | BOS | $4,100 | 8.50 | 2.07 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $4,600 | 9.34 | 2.03 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,900 | 14.07 | 2.04 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $7,200 | 13.01 | 1.81 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,800 | 12.45 | 1.83 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $6,300 | 12.07 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,900 | 14.07 | 2.04 |
| Charlie McAvoy | BOS | $5,000 | 10.05 | 2.01 |
| Jake Muzzin | OTT | $4,400 | 8.71 | 1.98 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $6,300 | 12.07 | 1.92 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,800 | 18.03 | 2.31 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,600 | 16.49 | 1.92 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,500 | 12.94 | 1.73 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $7,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,800 | 18.03 | 2.31 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,600 | 16.49 | 1.92 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,500 | 12.94 | 1.73 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $7,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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.