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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 | Mark Scheifele |
| C | Sean Monahan |
| W | Pontus Aberg |
| W | Andrew Shaw |
| W | Elias Lindholm |
| W | Paul Byron |
| D | Alexander Edler |
| D | Thomas Chabot |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Salary | $54,700 |
| Expected Points | 162.26 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $8,700 | 22.25 | 2.56 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,100 | 21.28 | 2.34 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,800 | 21.24 | 2.72 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,700 | 16.98 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $5,500 | 15.10 | 2.75 |
| Colin White | MTL | $4,100 | 11.20 | 2.73 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,800 | 21.24 | 2.72 |
| Artem Anisimov | STL | $4,200 | 10.88 | 2.59 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,800 | 20.65 | 2.65 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,700 | 19.92 | 2.97 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,400 | 19.84 | 2.36 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,400 | 19.67 | 3.07 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,300 | 19.27 | 2.32 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,800 | 19.17 | 2.46 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $8,500 | 18.33 | 2.16 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,800 | 18.31 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontus Aberg | LA | $3,700 | 13.77 | 3.72 |
| Andrew Shaw | CAR | $3,700 | 13.65 | 3.69 |
| Blake Coleman | COL | $4,100 | 12.77 | 3.11 |
| Paul Byron | CAR | $4,800 | 14.80 | 3.08 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,400 | 19.67 | 3.07 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $4,200 | 12.91 | 3.07 |
| Jesper Bratt | COL | $3,700 | 11.34 | 3.06 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,700 | 19.92 | 2.97 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,800 | 17.38 | 3.00 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,700 | 14.13 | 2.48 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,900 | 13.88 | 2.35 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $4,900 | 13.44 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,800 | 17.38 | 3.00 |
| Chris Butler | EDM | $3,500 | 9.65 | 2.76 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $4,300 | 11.87 | 2.76 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $4,900 | 13.44 | 2.74 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Miller | LA | $7,900 | 21.17 | 2.68 |
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $8,300 | 20.62 | 2.48 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,600 | 19.18 | 2.52 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,300 | 18.64 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Miller | LA | $7,900 | 21.17 | 2.68 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,600 | 19.18 | 2.52 |
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $8,300 | 20.62 | 2.48 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $7,400 | 17.16 | 2.32 |
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.