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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 | Sidney Crosby |
| C | Sean Monahan |
| W | Ondrej Kase |
| W | Pontus Aberg |
| W | Reilly Smith |
| W | Elias Lindholm |
| D | Scott Mayfield |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | John Gibson |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 153.88 |
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 | 22.25 | 2.53 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,800 | 21.61 | 2.77 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $7,400 | 15.01 | 2.03 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,300 | 14.06 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,800 | 21.61 | 2.77 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,800 | 22.25 | 2.53 |
| Casey Cizikas | NJ | $3,700 | 8.96 | 2.42 |
| Martin Hanzal | SJ | $3,500 | 8.40 | 2.40 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,500 | 21.01 | 3.23 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,300 | 20.31 | 2.45 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,800 | 19.21 | 2.46 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,000 | 16.44 | 2.06 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,400 | 16.43 | 2.57 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,100 | 15.94 | 1.97 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,600 | 15.92 | 2.41 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $4,400 | 15.47 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $4,400 | 15.47 | 3.52 |
| Pontus Aberg | LA | $3,800 | 13.22 | 3.48 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,500 | 21.01 | 3.23 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,400 | 16.43 | 2.57 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,800 | 19.21 | 2.46 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,300 | 20.31 | 2.45 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,600 | 15.92 | 2.41 |
| Travis Konecny | NYR | $5,700 | 13.35 | 2.34 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,300 | 18.19 | 2.89 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,800 | 14.80 | 2.18 |
| Brandon Montour | LA | $4,200 | 10.83 | 2.58 |
| Hampus Lindholm | LA | $4,900 | 10.71 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,300 | 18.19 | 2.89 |
| Brandon Montour | LA | $4,200 | 10.83 | 2.58 |
| Noah Hanifin | CEN | $4,000 | 9.72 | 2.43 |
| Travis Hamonic | CEN | $4,000 | 9.38 | 2.35 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $9,000 | 22.53 | 2.50 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,500 | 20.26 | 2.38 |
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $8,300 | 19.44 | 2.34 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,600 | 15.59 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $9,000 | 22.53 | 2.50 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,500 | 20.26 | 2.38 |
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $8,300 | 19.44 | 2.34 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,600 | 15.59 | 2.05 |
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.