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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 | 16.46 | 1.14 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $9,500 | 11.90 | 1.25 |
| Joe Thornton | ATL | $8,000 | 9.81 | 1.23 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $8,500 | 9.69 | 1.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $9,500 | 11.90 | 1.25 |
| Tyler Bozak | EDM | $7,500 | 9.28 | 1.24 |
| Joe Thornton | ATL | $8,000 | 9.81 | 1.23 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $14,500 | 16.46 | 1.14 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Couture | ATL | $16,500 | 20.31 | 1.23 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $15,000 | 16.03 | 1.07 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $12,000 | 14.28 | 1.19 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $13,000 | 13.24 | 1.02 |
| David Perron | EDM | $11,000 | 11.99 | 1.09 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $14,000 | 11.47 | 0.82 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $9,000 | 10.21 | 1.13 |
| Gustav Nyquist | ATL | $10,000 | 9.65 | 0.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Couture | ATL | $16,500 | 20.31 | 1.23 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $12,000 | 14.28 | 1.19 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $9,000 | 10.21 | 1.13 |
| David Perron | EDM | $11,000 | 11.99 | 1.09 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $15,000 | 16.03 | 1.07 |
| Pat Maroon | EDM | $7,000 | 7.41 | 1.06 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $13,000 | 13.24 | 1.02 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $9,000 | 8.99 | 1.00 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $14,000 | 17.50 | 1.25 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $12,500 | 14.35 | 1.15 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $11,500 | 13.45 | 1.17 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $10,500 | 10.94 | 1.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $14,000 | 17.50 | 1.25 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $11,500 | 13.45 | 1.17 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $12,500 | 14.35 | 1.15 |
| Joel Edmundson | EDM | $8,000 | 8.44 | 1.06 |
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.