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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 | Sebastian Aho |
| W | Ondrej Kase |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Frank Vatrano |
| W | Johnny Gaudreau |
| D | Josh Morrissey |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | Curtis McElhinney |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 146.97 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,800 | 20.48 | 2.33 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $8,000 | 20.33 | 2.54 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,600 | 19.53 | 2.57 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,700 | 18.23 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $6,300 | 16.24 | 2.58 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,600 | 19.53 | 2.57 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $8,000 | 20.33 | 2.54 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,700 | 16.87 | 2.52 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,900 | 24.11 | 2.71 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $8,100 | 18.09 | 2.23 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $7,100 | 17.71 | 2.49 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,800 | 15.79 | 2.32 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $7,100 | 15.53 | 2.19 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $7,600 | 15.25 | 2.01 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,800 | 14.10 | 1.81 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,600 | 13.21 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $4,400 | 13.04 | 2.96 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,900 | 24.11 | 2.71 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $3,900 | 10.21 | 2.62 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,900 | 12.58 | 2.57 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $7,100 | 17.71 | 2.49 |
| Brandon Tanev | PIT | $3,600 | 8.70 | 2.42 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $5,200 | 12.53 | 2.41 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $3,900 | 9.38 | 2.41 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $7,100 | 17.04 | 2.40 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,400 | 16.51 | 2.58 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $4,700 | 13.07 | 2.78 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,100 | 12.21 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $4,700 | 13.07 | 2.78 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,400 | 16.51 | 2.58 |
| Cam Fowler | LA | $4,100 | 10.41 | 2.54 |
| Jaccob Slavin | WSH | $3,900 | 9.54 | 2.44 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $7,400 | 20.88 | 2.82 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $8,400 | 20.75 | 2.47 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,800 | 19.44 | 2.21 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $8,000 | 17.61 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $7,400 | 20.88 | 2.82 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $8,400 | 20.75 | 2.47 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,800 | 19.44 | 2.21 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $8,000 | 17.61 | 2.20 |
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.