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 | Nicklas Backstrom |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Marcus Johansson |
| W | James van Riemsdyk |
| W | William Nylander |
| W | Justin Williams |
| D | Zdeno Chara |
| D | Cody Ceci |
| G | Braden Holtby |
| Salary | $53,500 |
| Expected Points | 124.23 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,200 | 16.63 | 2.31 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | WSH | $7,600 | 12.85 | 1.69 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,200 | 12.21 | 1.70 |
| Kyle Turris | OTT | $5,200 | 10.76 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,200 | 16.63 | 2.31 |
| Kyle Turris | OTT | $5,200 | 10.76 | 2.07 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | OTT | $3,700 | 7.66 | 2.07 |
| Lars Eller | WSH | $3,400 | 6.80 | 2.00 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,600 | 14.34 | 1.67 |
| James van Riemsdyk | TOR | $6,400 | 12.88 | 2.01 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $6,000 | 12.74 | 2.12 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,100 | 12.57 | 2.46 |
| Marcus Johansson | WSH | $4,600 | 11.64 | 2.53 |
| Mike Hoffman | OTT | $6,300 | 11.41 | 1.81 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,300 | 10.88 | 1.49 |
| T.J. Oshie | WSH | $7,500 | 10.40 | 1.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Johansson | WSH | $4,600 | 11.64 | 2.53 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,100 | 12.57 | 2.46 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $6,000 | 12.74 | 2.12 |
| Riley Nash | BOS | $3,400 | 7.03 | 2.07 |
| Zach Hyman | TOR | $3,600 | 7.39 | 2.05 |
| Zack Smith | OTT | $3,400 | 6.89 | 2.03 |
| James van Riemsdyk | TOR | $6,400 | 12.88 | 2.01 |
| Connor Brown | TOR | $4,000 | 7.74 | 1.94 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | CAR | $7,200 | 16.23 | 2.25 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | WSH | $5,700 | 11.31 | 1.98 |
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $4,100 | 11.16 | 2.72 |
| Cody Ceci | OTT | $3,600 | 9.55 | 2.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $4,100 | 11.16 | 2.72 |
| Cody Ceci | OTT | $3,600 | 9.55 | 2.65 |
| Nate Schmidt | WSH | $3,300 | 8.33 | 2.52 |
| Matt Hunwick | TOR | $3,100 | 7.41 | 2.39 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $8,900 | 24.21 | 2.72 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,600 | 20.92 | 2.43 |
| Craig Anderson | OTT | $8,400 | 19.16 | 2.28 |
| Frederik Andersen | TOR | $8,200 | 16.00 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $8,900 | 24.21 | 2.72 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,600 | 20.92 | 2.43 |
| Craig Anderson | OTT | $8,400 | 19.16 | 2.28 |
| Frederik Andersen | TOR | $8,200 | 16.00 | 1.95 |
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.