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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 | Ryan O’Reilly |
| C | Tyler Seguin |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| W | David Perron |
| W | Jason Dickinson |
| W | Justin Williams |
| D | Dougie Hamilton |
| D | Jaccob Slavin |
| G | Ben Bishop |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 124.63 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,300 | 17.82 | 2.15 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,400 | 13.07 | 2.04 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $6,400 | 11.29 | 1.76 |
| Jordan Staal | WSH | $5,900 | 11.27 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,300 | 17.82 | 2.15 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,400 | 13.07 | 2.04 |
| Brock Nelson | NJ | $5,300 | 10.51 | 1.98 |
| Roope Hintz | SJ | $4,800 | 9.45 | 1.97 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,700 | 17.27 | 2.24 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,900 | 15.59 | 1.97 |
| Mats Zuccarello | SJ | $6,300 | 12.49 | 1.98 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,500 | 11.76 | 1.57 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $6,100 | 11.02 | 1.81 |
| David Perron | EDM | $5,500 | 11.00 | 2.00 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $6,300 | 11.00 | 1.75 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,100 | 10.48 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,700 | 17.27 | 2.24 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,100 | 10.48 | 2.05 |
| Jason Dickinson | SJ | $3,700 | 7.49 | 2.02 |
| David Perron | EDM | $5,500 | 11.00 | 2.00 |
| Mats Zuccarello | SJ | $6,300 | 12.49 | 1.98 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,900 | 15.59 | 1.97 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | WSH | $4,300 | 8.15 | 1.89 |
| Robert Thomas | EDM | $3,300 | 6.20 | 1.88 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,500 | 13.15 | 2.39 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,700 | 12.69 | 1.89 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,100 | 10.95 | 1.80 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $5,300 | 10.53 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,500 | 13.15 | 2.39 |
| Jaccob Slavin | WSH | $4,500 | 9.84 | 2.19 |
| Esa Lindell | SJ | $3,800 | 8.34 | 2.19 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $4,200 | 9.19 | 2.19 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,000 | 24.51 | 3.06 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,500 | 23.23 | 2.73 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,600 | 20.61 | 2.40 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $8,100 | 18.06 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,000 | 24.51 | 3.06 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,500 | 23.23 | 2.73 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,600 | 20.61 | 2.40 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $8,100 | 18.06 | 2.23 |
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.