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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 | Nathan MacKinnon |
| C | Sean Monahan |
| W | Ondrej Kase |
| W | Nick Ritchie |
| W | Colton Sissons |
| W | Johnny Gaudreau |
| D | Cam Fowler |
| D | Mattias Ekholm |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Salary | $54,600 |
| Expected Points | 146.34 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $9,000 | 23.00 | 2.56 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $8,000 | 20.62 | 2.58 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $6,600 | 13.00 | 1.97 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,800 | 12.85 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $8,000 | 20.62 | 2.58 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $9,000 | 23.00 | 2.56 |
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $4,100 | 9.69 | 2.36 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,900 | 8.61 | 2.21 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,900 | 25.52 | 2.87 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,500 | 19.42 | 2.28 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,900 | 18.08 | 2.29 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,700 | 17.87 | 2.67 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $7,200 | 17.82 | 2.48 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,000 | 17.35 | 2.48 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $7,300 | 16.15 | 2.21 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,900 | 15.91 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $4,600 | 14.90 | 3.24 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,900 | 25.52 | 2.87 |
| Colton Sissons | CGY | $3,600 | 9.86 | 2.74 |
| Nick Ritchie | LA | $3,600 | 9.69 | 2.69 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,700 | 17.87 | 2.67 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,000 | 17.35 | 2.48 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $7,200 | 17.82 | 2.48 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $5,800 | 13.96 | 2.41 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,300 | 15.60 | 2.48 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,400 | 14.08 | 2.20 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,800 | 13.58 | 2.34 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,700 | 13.05 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Fowler | LA | $4,100 | 11.84 | 2.89 |
| Brandon Montour | LA | $4,200 | 11.89 | 2.83 |
| Mattias Ekholm | CGY | $4,700 | 12.84 | 2.73 |
| Hampus Lindholm | LA | $4,400 | 11.24 | 2.55 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,100 | 18.07 | 2.23 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $7,800 | 16.40 | 2.10 |
| Collin Delia | STL | $7,900 | 15.37 | 1.95 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,000 | 9.56 | 1.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,100 | 18.07 | 2.23 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $7,800 | 16.40 | 2.10 |
| Collin Delia | STL | $7,900 | 15.37 | 1.95 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,000 | 9.56 | 1.20 |
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.