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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 | Sean Monahan |
| C | Matt Cullen |
| W | Jake Guentzel |
| W | Sven Andrighetto |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| D | Alex Pietrangelo |
| D | Jake Muzzin |
| G | Jake Allen |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 146.91 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Monahan | CGY | $7,000 | 16.53 | 2.36 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $9,000 | 16.51 | 1.83 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | WSH | $7,300 | 15.77 | 2.16 |
| John Tavares | NYI | $8,500 | 13.75 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Cullen | PIT | $3,500 | 9.35 | 2.67 |
| Patrik Berglund | STL | $4,400 | 10.82 | 2.46 |
| Alexander Steen | STL | $5,700 | 13.48 | 2.37 |
| Sean Monahan | CGY | $7,000 | 16.53 | 2.36 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,400 | 20.80 | 2.48 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $8,100 | 19.23 | 2.37 |
| Patrick Kane | CHI | $8,900 | 15.84 | 1.78 |
| Jaden Schwartz | STL | $6,100 | 15.18 | 2.49 |
| T.J. Oshie | WSH | $7,200 | 14.16 | 1.97 |
| Taylor Hall | NJ | $6,700 | 14.07 | 2.10 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | PAC | $7,500 | 13.98 | 1.86 |
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $4,600 | 13.62 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $4,600 | 13.62 | 2.96 |
| Sven Andrighetto | COL | $3,800 | 10.35 | 2.72 |
| Magnus Paajarvi | STL | $3,300 | 8.79 | 2.66 |
| Jaden Schwartz | STL | $6,100 | 15.18 | 2.49 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,400 | 20.80 | 2.48 |
| Marcus Johansson | WSH | $5,300 | 13.01 | 2.46 |
| Kris Versteeg | CGY | $3,700 | 9.02 | 2.44 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $8,100 | 19.23 | 2.37 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | STL | $5,800 | 15.80 | 2.72 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | WSH | $5,600 | 14.70 | 2.62 |
| Brent Burns | SJ | $7,700 | 13.18 | 1.71 |
| Jake Muzzin | LA | $4,700 | 12.36 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | STL | $5,800 | 15.80 | 2.72 |
| David Savard | CBJ | $3,800 | 10.14 | 2.67 |
| Jay Bouwmeester | STL | $3,500 | 9.33 | 2.67 |
| Jake Muzzin | LA | $4,700 | 12.36 | 2.63 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | STL | $8,900 | 28.87 | 3.24 |
| Corey Crawford | CHI | $8,600 | 27.43 | 3.19 |
| Brian Elliott | CGY | $8,500 | 25.88 | 3.05 |
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $9,500 | 25.00 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | STL | $8,900 | 28.87 | 3.24 |
| Corey Crawford | CHI | $8,600 | 27.43 | 3.19 |
| Brian Elliott | CGY | $8,500 | 25.88 | 3.05 |
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $9,500 | 25.00 | 2.63 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.