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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $10,000 | 11.15 | 1.12 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $9,000 | 9.47 | 1.05 |
| Tyler Bozak | EDM | $8,500 | 9.12 | 1.07 |
| Joe Thornton | ATL | $8,000 | 8.43 | 1.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oskar Sundqvist | EDM | $6,000 | 7.90 | 1.32 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $10,000 | 11.15 | 1.12 |
| Tyler Bozak | EDM | $8,500 | 9.12 | 1.07 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $9,000 | 9.47 | 1.05 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Couture | ATL | $17,000 | 18.01 | 1.06 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $15,000 | 17.30 | 1.15 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $14,500 | 15.92 | 1.10 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $12,500 | 12.74 | 1.02 |
| David Perron | EDM | $11,000 | 12.35 | 1.12 |
| Gustav Nyquist | ATL | $9,500 | 9.03 | 0.95 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $9,000 | 8.33 | 0.93 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $8,500 | 7.60 | 0.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $15,000 | 17.30 | 1.15 |
| David Perron | EDM | $11,000 | 12.35 | 1.12 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $14,500 | 15.92 | 1.10 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $17,000 | 18.01 | 1.06 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $12,500 | 12.74 | 1.02 |
| Alexander Steen | EDM | $7,000 | 7.01 | 1.00 |
| Gustav Nyquist | ATL | $9,500 | 9.03 | 0.95 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $9,000 | 8.33 | 0.93 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $14,000 | 14.81 | 1.06 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $11,500 | 14.24 | 1.24 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $10,000 | 11.63 | 1.16 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $8,000 | 9.50 | 1.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Dunn | EDM | $6,000 | 7.57 | 1.26 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $11,500 | 14.24 | 1.24 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $8,000 | 9.50 | 1.19 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $10,000 | 11.63 | 1.16 |
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.