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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 | Chris Wagner |
| C | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | Andreas Athanasiou |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Anthony Mantha |
| W | Jakob Silfverberg |
| D | Ryan McDonagh |
| D | Kevin Shattenkirk |
| G | Corey Crawford |
| Salary | $54,300 |
| Expected Points | 122.22 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,300 | 14.84 | 2.03 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,600 | 12.31 | 1.62 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,900 | 12.29 | 1.78 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,600 | 11.07 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Wagner | LA | $3,100 | 8.38 | 2.70 |
| Derek Grant | LA | $3,400 | 7.95 | 2.34 |
| Antoine Vermette | LA | $3,400 | 7.11 | 2.09 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,300 | 14.84 | 2.03 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,400 | 16.89 | 2.01 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,500 | 14.71 | 1.96 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,000 | 14.34 | 1.79 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $5,800 | 12.64 | 2.18 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $5,300 | 12.44 | 2.35 |
| Rick Nash | NYI | $6,600 | 12.03 | 1.82 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $5,400 | 11.52 | 2.13 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $5,800 | 11.25 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $3,800 | 9.03 | 2.38 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $5,300 | 12.44 | 2.35 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $5,800 | 12.64 | 2.18 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $5,400 | 11.52 | 2.13 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $4,000 | 8.34 | 2.09 |
| Michael Grabner | NYI | $4,200 | 8.65 | 2.06 |
| Kris Versteeg | CEN | $3,300 | 6.74 | 2.04 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,400 | 16.89 | 2.01 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Shattenkirk | NYI | $6,300 | 13.66 | 2.17 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYI | $5,500 | 12.92 | 2.35 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,600 | 11.86 | 2.12 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,200 | 10.95 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McDonagh | NYI | $5,500 | 12.92 | 2.35 |
| Brent Seabrook | STL | $4,400 | 9.87 | 2.24 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | NYI | $6,300 | 13.66 | 2.17 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,600 | 11.86 | 2.12 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,800 | 21.42 | 2.43 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,500 | 20.36 | 2.40 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $8,000 | 19.92 | 2.49 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,900 | 17.23 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $8,000 | 19.92 | 2.49 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,800 | 21.42 | 2.43 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,500 | 20.36 | 2.40 |
| Eddie Lack | CEN | $7,600 | 16.64 | 2.19 |
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.