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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 | John Tavares |
| C | Aleksander Barkov |
| W | Joshua Ho-Sang |
| W | Michael Frolik |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Johnny Gaudreau |
| D | Justin Braun |
| D | Nick Leddy |
| G | Mike Smith |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 127.1 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,300 | 16.13 | 1.94 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $6,800 | 14.64 | 2.15 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,500 | 13.58 | 1.81 |
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $5,900 | 12.73 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $5,000 | 12.45 | 2.49 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,300 | 7.62 | 2.31 |
| Mikael Backlund | CEN | $5,400 | 12.30 | 2.28 |
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $5,900 | 12.73 | 2.16 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,800 | 16.55 | 2.12 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,600 | 15.29 | 1.78 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,500 | 14.81 | 1.97 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,100 | 14.30 | 2.34 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $6,600 | 13.94 | 2.11 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,200 | 13.05 | 1.81 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $5,800 | 12.70 | 2.19 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,800 | 12.53 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Ho-Sang | NJ | $3,100 | 9.14 | 2.95 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $3,900 | 9.83 | 2.52 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $3,400 | 8.22 | 2.42 |
| Sam Bennett | CEN | $3,300 | 7.94 | 2.41 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,100 | 14.30 | 2.34 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $3,700 | 8.57 | 2.32 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $3,300 | 7.31 | 2.22 |
| Michael Raffl | NYR | $3,000 | 6.63 | 2.21 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,900 | 13.74 | 2.33 |
| Nick Leddy | NJ | $5,600 | 13.70 | 2.45 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 13.11 | 1.87 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,000 | 12.09 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Braun | ATL | $3,700 | 9.41 | 2.54 |
| Nick Leddy | NJ | $5,600 | 13.70 | 2.45 |
| Johnny Boychuk | NJ | $4,300 | 10.44 | 2.43 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,000 | 12.09 | 2.42 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,200 | 22.89 | 2.79 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,900 | 21.73 | 2.44 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,700 | 20.21 | 2.62 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $8,000 | 18.80 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,200 | 22.89 | 2.79 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,700 | 20.21 | 2.62 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,900 | 21.73 | 2.44 |
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,400 | 17.83 | 2.41 |
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.