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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 | Ryan Getzlaf |
| W | Jake Guentzel |
| W | Dale Weise |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Evander Kane |
| D | Michael Del Zotto |
| D | Alex Pietrangelo |
| G | Corey Crawford |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 161.48 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Getzlaf | ANA | $7,800 | 18.76 | 2.40 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,700 | 17.00 | 2.21 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $9,000 | 16.71 | 1.86 |
| Sean Monahan | CGY | $7,000 | 16.27 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Dvorak | ARZ | $3,700 | 11.41 | 3.08 |
| Sean Couturier | PHI | $4,500 | 12.38 | 2.75 |
| Brayden Point | TB | $4,500 | 11.70 | 2.60 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | NYI | $3,600 | 9.19 | 2.55 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $8,400 | 20.31 | 2.42 |
| Jeff Skinner | CAR | $7,000 | 16.93 | 2.42 |
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $4,600 | 16.90 | 3.67 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,400 | 16.69 | 1.99 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $5,800 | 16.68 | 2.88 |
| Patrick Kane | CHI | $8,900 | 15.96 | 1.79 |
| Artemi Panarin | CHI | $7,200 | 15.95 | 2.21 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,900 | 15.63 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $4,600 | 16.90 | 3.67 |
| Dale Weise | PHI | $3,400 | 11.47 | 3.37 |
| Sven Andrighetto | COL | $3,800 | 11.43 | 3.01 |
| Brock Boeser | VAN | $3,200 | 9.49 | 2.96 |
| Kris Versteeg | CGY | $3,700 | 10.73 | 2.90 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $5,800 | 16.68 | 2.88 |
| Brayden Schenn | PHI | $5,300 | 15.23 | 2.87 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $3,900 | 10.78 | 2.76 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | STL | $5,800 | 14.96 | 2.58 |
| Victor Hedman | TB | $6,700 | 14.30 | 2.13 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $6,400 | 14.03 | 2.19 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | WSH | $5,600 | 13.62 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Del Zotto | PHI | $3,300 | 10.94 | 3.32 |
| David Schlemko | SJ | $3,400 | 9.56 | 2.81 |
| Jake Muzzin | LA | $4,700 | 13.07 | 2.78 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | SJ | $4,300 | 11.53 | 2.68 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Crawford | CHI | $8,600 | 35.19 | 4.09 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | MET | $9,400 | 30.08 | 3.20 |
| Jake Allen | STL | $8,900 | 29.95 | 3.36 |
| Brian Elliott | CGY | $8,500 | 27.43 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Crawford | CHI | $8,600 | 35.19 | 4.09 |
| Jake Allen | STL | $8,900 | 29.95 | 3.36 |
| Kari Lehtonen | DAL | $8,000 | 26.80 | 3.35 |
| Peter Budaj | TB | $8,200 | 27.36 | 3.34 |
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.