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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.
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $14,500 | 13.86 | 0.96 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $9,500 | 11.86 | 1.25 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $8,500 | 9.79 | 1.15 |
| Joe Thornton | ATL | $8,000 | 9.30 | 1.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $9,500 | 11.86 | 1.25 |
| Tyler Bozak | EDM | $7,500 | 8.87 | 1.18 |
| Joe Thornton | ATL | $8,000 | 9.30 | 1.16 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $8,500 | 9.79 | 1.15 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Couture | ATL | $16,500 | 19.20 | 1.16 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $15,000 | 15.89 | 1.06 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $14,000 | 14.52 | 1.04 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $12,000 | 14.45 | 1.20 |
| David Perron | EDM | $11,000 | 13.23 | 1.20 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $13,000 | 11.91 | 0.92 |
| Gustav Nyquist | ATL | $10,000 | 10.18 | 1.02 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $9,000 | 9.03 | 1.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier | ATL | $12,000 | 14.45 | 1.20 |
| David Perron | EDM | $11,000 | 13.23 | 1.20 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $16,500 | 19.20 | 1.16 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $15,000 | 15.89 | 1.06 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $14,000 | 14.52 | 1.04 |
| Alexander Steen | EDM | $7,000 | 7.22 | 1.03 |
| Gustav Nyquist | ATL | $10,000 | 10.18 | 1.02 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $9,000 | 9.03 | 1.00 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $14,000 | 16.04 | 1.15 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $11,500 | 14.48 | 1.26 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $12,500 | 12.45 | 1.00 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $10,500 | 11.51 | 1.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $11,500 | 14.48 | 1.26 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $8,500 | 10.67 | 1.26 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $14,000 | 16.04 | 1.15 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $10,500 | 11.51 | 1.10 |
Goalies
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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.