For full value reports and bulk linuep optimzers, check out FantasyPlus from Sports from the Basement.
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 | Anze Kopitar |
| C | Ryan Getzlaf |
| W | Trevor Lewis |
| W | Ondrej Kase |
| W | Rickard Rakell |
| W | Jakob Silfverberg |
| D | Cam Fowler |
| D | Drew Doughty |
| G | John Gibson |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 106.25 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $7,500 | 13.05 | 1.74 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,900 | 11.98 | 1.74 |
| Ryan Kesler | LA | $5,500 | 9.47 | 1.72 |
| Adam Henrique | COL | $4,700 | 9.13 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Henrique | COL | $4,700 | 9.13 | 1.94 |
| Antoine Vermette | LA | $3,600 | 6.27 | 1.74 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $7,500 | 13.05 | 1.74 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,900 | 11.98 | 1.74 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $5,800 | 11.27 | 1.94 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $6,800 | 11.00 | 1.62 |
| Tyler Toffoli | VAN | $5,900 | 10.55 | 1.79 |
| Corey Perry | LA | $5,900 | 10.38 | 1.76 |
| Tanner Pearson | VAN | $5,200 | 9.63 | 1.85 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $4,500 | 9.08 | 2.02 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $5,900 | 8.42 | 1.43 |
| Trevor Lewis | VAN | $3,500 | 7.66 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lewis | VAN | $3,500 | 7.66 | 2.19 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $4,500 | 9.08 | 2.02 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $5,800 | 11.27 | 1.94 |
| Alex Iafallo | VAN | $3,100 | 5.84 | 1.88 |
| Tanner Pearson | VAN | $5,200 | 9.63 | 1.85 |
| Tyler Toffoli | VAN | $5,900 | 10.55 | 1.79 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $3,800 | 6.79 | 1.79 |
| Corey Perry | LA | $5,900 | 10.38 | 1.76 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Fowler | LA | $5,200 | 10.31 | 1.98 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,800 | 10.28 | 1.77 |
| Jake Muzzin | VAN | $4,500 | 8.74 | 1.94 |
| Hampus Lindholm | LA | $4,500 | 8.71 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Fowler | LA | $5,200 | 10.31 | 1.98 |
| Hampus Lindholm | LA | $4,500 | 8.71 | 1.94 |
| Jake Muzzin | VAN | $4,500 | 8.74 | 1.94 |
| Francois Beauchemin | LA | $3,500 | 6.40 | 1.83 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,800 | 21.62 | 2.46 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,400 | 17.93 | 2.13 |
| Darcy Kuemper | VAN | $7,700 | 8.82 | 1.14 |
| Ryan Miller | LA | $8,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,800 | 21.62 | 2.46 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,400 | 17.93 | 2.13 |
| Darcy Kuemper | VAN | $7,700 | 8.82 | 1.14 |
| Ryan Miller | LA | $8,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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.