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 | Jack Eichel |
| C | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | Ondrej Kase |
| W | Timo Meier |
| W | Tom Wilson |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| D | Nate Schmidt |
| D | Josh Morrissey |
| G | Jaroslav Halak |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 159.74 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,900 | 23.55 | 2.98 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $8,000 | 22.59 | 2.82 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,600 | 22.11 | 2.57 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $9,200 | 21.95 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,900 | 23.55 | 2.98 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $8,000 | 22.59 | 2.82 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $5,300 | 14.63 | 2.76 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,600 | 17.34 | 2.63 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,800 | 22.66 | 2.57 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $9,000 | 22.44 | 2.49 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,400 | 21.71 | 2.93 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,500 | 21.49 | 2.53 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $8,300 | 20.76 | 2.50 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,100 | 19.12 | 2.36 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,100 | 19.11 | 2.69 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,100 | 18.71 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $4,400 | 14.55 | 3.31 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,400 | 16.41 | 3.04 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | WSH | $4,100 | 12.29 | 3.00 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,400 | 21.71 | 2.93 |
| Blake Coleman | COL | $3,400 | 9.90 | 2.91 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,400 | 14.90 | 2.76 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $5,100 | 13.89 | 2.72 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,100 | 19.11 | 2.69 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,700 | 15.90 | 2.37 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,200 | 15.88 | 2.56 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,400 | 15.50 | 2.42 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $6,100 | 14.78 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $4,400 | 12.79 | 2.91 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $4,200 | 12.13 | 2.89 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $4,700 | 12.37 | 2.63 |
| Michal Kempny | DAL | $3,900 | 10.14 | 2.60 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,200 | 23.02 | 2.81 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,500 | 21.71 | 2.55 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $9,100 | 20.49 | 2.25 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,000 | 20.32 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,200 | 23.02 | 2.81 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,500 | 21.71 | 2.55 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,000 | 20.32 | 2.26 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,700 | 19.59 | 2.25 |
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.