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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 | Vincent Trocheck |
| C | Sean Monahan |
| W | Evan Rodrigues |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| W | Matthew Tkachuk |
| W | Johnny Gaudreau |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | Mike Smith |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 153.95 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,800 | 19.88 | 2.55 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,100 | 19.72 | 2.43 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,800 | 18.44 | 2.09 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,600 | 17.62 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $3,000 | 11.08 | 3.69 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,800 | 19.88 | 2.55 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $5,500 | 13.69 | 2.49 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,100 | 19.72 | 2.43 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,900 | 25.00 | 2.81 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,400 | 19.17 | 2.59 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $8,300 | 18.77 | 2.26 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,600 | 18.74 | 2.18 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,900 | 18.66 | 2.36 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,900 | 18.02 | 2.61 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $7,700 | 17.43 | 2.26 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $7,200 | 17.19 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,900 | 25.00 | 2.81 |
| Conor Garland | ARZ | $3,900 | 10.96 | 2.81 |
| Andreas Johnsson | OTT | $4,100 | 10.88 | 2.65 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | WSH | $3,500 | 9.25 | 2.64 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,900 | 18.02 | 2.61 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,400 | 19.17 | 2.59 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $4,400 | 11.35 | 2.58 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $4,900 | 12.56 | 2.56 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,600 | 19.35 | 2.93 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,800 | 16.06 | 2.36 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $3,500 | 14.10 | 4.03 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,500 | 13.98 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $3,500 | 14.10 | 4.03 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $4,200 | 12.62 | 3.00 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,600 | 19.35 | 2.93 |
| Jakob Chychrun | ARZ | $3,800 | 9.93 | 2.61 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,600 | 19.48 | 2.26 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,800 | 19.26 | 2.19 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,400 | 19.10 | 2.58 |
| Linus Ullmark | BUF | $8,300 | 18.57 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,400 | 19.10 | 2.58 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,700 | 18.33 | 2.38 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,600 | 19.48 | 2.26 |
| Linus Ullmark | BUF | $8,300 | 18.57 | 2.24 |
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.