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 | Connor McDavid |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Jake Guentzel |
| W | Sven Andrighetto |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | Ondrej Palat |
| D | Kris Russell |
| D | Zdeno Chara |
| G | Jake Allen |
| Salary | $54,600 |
| Expected Points | 163.68 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | PAC | $9,100 | 21.97 | 2.41 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,400 | 21.85 | 2.95 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,900 | 18.36 | 2.06 |
| Eric Staal | MIN | $6,500 | 15.76 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,400 | 21.85 | 2.95 |
| Christian Dvorak | ARZ | $3,700 | 10.34 | 2.79 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | NYI | $3,600 | 9.79 | 2.72 |
| Kyle Turris | OTT | $5,600 | 14.57 | 2.60 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Skinner | CAR | $7,200 | 19.63 | 2.73 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $8,100 | 19.10 | 2.36 |
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $5,000 | 18.57 | 3.71 |
| Patrick Kane | CHI | $8,800 | 17.77 | 2.02 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,200 | 17.62 | 2.45 |
| Blake Wheeler | WPG | $7,600 | 17.39 | 2.29 |
| Ondrej Palat | TB | $5,900 | 16.54 | 2.80 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $8,100 | 16.37 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $5,000 | 18.57 | 3.71 |
| Sven Andrighetto | COL | $3,700 | 12.18 | 3.29 |
| Ondrej Palat | TB | $5,900 | 16.54 | 2.80 |
| Brock Boeser | VAN | $3,200 | 8.91 | 2.78 |
| Nino Niederreiter | MIN | $4,900 | 13.41 | 2.74 |
| Jeff Skinner | CAR | $7,200 | 19.63 | 2.73 |
| Mathieu Perreault | WPG | $5,400 | 14.61 | 2.71 |
| Melker Karlsson | SJ | $3,400 | 8.91 | 2.62 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | STL | $6,000 | 14.68 | 2.45 |
| Brent Burns | SJ | $7,600 | 12.98 | 1.71 |
| Victor Hedman | TB | $6,500 | 12.47 | 1.92 |
| Mark Giordano | CGY | $5,900 | 12.10 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Russell | EDM | $3,300 | 10.34 | 3.13 |
| David Schlemko | SJ | $3,400 | 9.49 | 2.79 |
| Andrej Sekera | EDM | $4,000 | 11.15 | 2.79 |
| Jack Johnson | CBJ | $3,400 | 9.31 | 2.74 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | STL | $8,700 | 31.01 | 3.56 |
| Frederik Andersen | TOR | $8,400 | 27.67 | 3.29 |
| Matt Murray | PIT | $9,200 | 27.39 | 2.98 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,900 | 26.86 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | STL | $8,700 | 31.01 | 3.56 |
| Frederik Andersen | TOR | $8,400 | 27.67 | 3.29 |
| James Reimer | FLA | $8,100 | 24.52 | 3.03 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,900 | 26.86 | 3.02 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.