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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 | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Alexandre Texier |
| W | Karson Kuhlman |
| W | Timo Meier |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| D | David Savard |
| D | Tyson Barrie |
| G | Philipp Grubauer |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 131.13 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $9,100 | 20.85 | 2.29 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,600 | 17.16 | 2.26 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $7,300 | 15.91 | 2.18 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $7,800 | 14.24 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $4,100 | 9.68 | 2.36 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $9,100 | 20.85 | 2.29 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,600 | 17.16 | 2.26 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $7,300 | 15.91 | 2.18 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,700 | 18.34 | 2.38 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,300 | 17.14 | 2.06 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,500 | 16.74 | 2.23 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $8,400 | 15.81 | 1.88 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $8,000 | 13.25 | 1.66 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,000 | 12.74 | 2.12 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,700 | 12.22 | 1.82 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,900 | 12.01 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandre Texier | TB | $3,300 | 8.12 | 2.46 |
| Karson Kuhlman | BOS | $3,000 | 7.34 | 2.45 |
| Colin Wilson | FLA | $4,000 | 9.66 | 2.41 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,700 | 18.34 | 2.38 |
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $4,600 | 10.36 | 2.25 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,500 | 16.74 | 2.23 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $4,800 | 10.62 | 2.21 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,000 | 12.74 | 2.12 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,700 | 17.51 | 2.27 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $6,700 | 16.34 | 2.44 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $7,200 | 12.94 | 1.80 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,400 | 11.86 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $6,700 | 16.34 | 2.44 |
| David Savard | TB | $3,800 | 8.93 | 2.35 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,700 | 17.51 | 2.27 |
| Erik Johnson | FLA | $4,000 | 8.94 | 2.23 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,100 | 22.07 | 2.72 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,700 | 21.31 | 2.77 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,600 | 16.24 | 1.89 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,400 | 15.32 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,700 | 21.31 | 2.77 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,100 | 22.07 | 2.72 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,600 | 16.24 | 1.89 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,400 | 15.32 | 1.82 |
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.