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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 | Connor McDavid |
| C | Sebastian Aho |
| W | Peter Cehlarik |
| W | Johnny Gaudreau |
| W | Justin Williams |
| W | Joel Armia |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| D | Michal Kempny |
| G | Carey Price |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 137.78 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,000 | 20.08 | 2.23 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $7,000 | 17.99 | 2.57 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,600 | 17.26 | 2.01 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,800 | 16.47 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $7,000 | 17.99 | 2.57 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,000 | 20.08 | 2.23 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $5,800 | 12.48 | 2.15 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,800 | 16.47 | 2.11 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,600 | 19.50 | 2.27 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,200 | 18.35 | 2.24 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,400 | 16.89 | 2.01 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,200 | 15.54 | 2.16 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $7,200 | 15.28 | 2.12 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,300 | 13.62 | 2.16 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,000 | 13.33 | 2.22 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $6,200 | 13.12 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Cehlarik | BOS | $3,400 | 10.06 | 2.96 |
| Joel Armia | CAR | $3,500 | 9.78 | 2.79 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,800 | 11.12 | 2.32 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,600 | 19.50 | 2.27 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $4,900 | 11.04 | 2.25 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,200 | 18.35 | 2.24 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,000 | 13.33 | 2.22 |
| Jakub Vrana | DAL | $4,500 | 9.75 | 2.17 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,200 | 17.42 | 2.81 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,700 | 13.82 | 2.06 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $5,000 | 11.80 | 2.36 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,100 | 11.44 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,200 | 17.42 | 2.81 |
| Michal Kempny | DAL | $3,700 | 9.31 | 2.51 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $5,000 | 11.80 | 2.36 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $4,600 | 10.34 | 2.25 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,600 | 22.52 | 2.62 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,800 | 17.03 | 1.94 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $8,300 | 15.88 | 1.91 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,400 | 14.17 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,600 | 22.52 | 2.62 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,800 | 17.03 | 1.94 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $8,300 | 15.88 | 1.91 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $8,100 | 13.74 | 1.70 |
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.