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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 | Greg McKegg |
| C | Colton Sissons |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| W | Johnny Gaudreau |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| D | Alexander Edler |
| D | Josh Morrissey |
| G | Sergei Bobrovsky |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 149.6 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,400 | 19.70 | 2.35 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $8,000 | 19.36 | 2.42 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $8,000 | 19.07 | 2.38 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,600 | 18.34 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg McKegg | WSH | $3,200 | 11.48 | 3.59 |
| Colton Sissons | CGY | $3,800 | 11.24 | 2.96 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $5,400 | 13.81 | 2.56 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,100 | 9.93 | 2.42 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $9,300 | 23.76 | 2.55 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,900 | 23.53 | 2.64 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,200 | 18.60 | 2.58 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,700 | 18.28 | 2.37 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $8,100 | 17.93 | 2.21 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,000 | 17.27 | 2.47 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $7,100 | 16.43 | 2.31 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,100 | 15.24 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conor Garland | ARZ | $3,400 | 10.67 | 3.14 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $3,900 | 10.97 | 2.81 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,900 | 13.41 | 2.74 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,900 | 23.53 | 2.64 |
| Sven Baertschi | WPG | $4,600 | 12.01 | 2.61 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $3,900 | 10.15 | 2.60 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $4,400 | 11.42 | 2.60 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,200 | 18.60 | 2.58 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,400 | 15.78 | 2.46 |
| Mattias Ekholm | CGY | $5,100 | 14.78 | 2.90 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,800 | 14.61 | 2.52 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,300 | 14.42 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $4,400 | 14.10 | 3.20 |
| Mattias Ekholm | CGY | $5,100 | 14.78 | 2.90 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $3,500 | 9.60 | 2.74 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $4,700 | 12.80 | 2.72 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,500 | 20.68 | 2.43 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $9,500 | 20.50 | 2.16 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 19.75 | 2.35 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,400 | 17.75 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,500 | 20.68 | 2.43 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,400 | 17.75 | 2.40 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 19.75 | 2.35 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $9,500 | 20.50 | 2.16 |
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.