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 | Ryan O’Reilly |
| C | Tomas Hertl |
| W | Timo Meier |
| W | Mark Stone |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Reilly Smith |
| D | Brett Pesce |
| D | Jacob Trouba |
| G | Petr Mrazek |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 127.52 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,500 | 15.14 | 2.33 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $7,400 | 13.82 | 1.87 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $8,000 | 13.63 | 1.70 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,300 | 13.28 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,500 | 15.14 | 2.33 |
| Jordan Staal | WSH | $5,100 | 11.28 | 2.21 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,300 | 13.28 | 2.11 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,600 | 12.64 | 1.92 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,700 | 17.43 | 2.00 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,300 | 16.32 | 1.97 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $6,600 | 14.68 | 2.22 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,300 | 13.28 | 2.51 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,700 | 12.86 | 1.67 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,400 | 12.80 | 1.73 |
| David Perron | EDM | $6,000 | 12.43 | 2.07 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,800 | 12.06 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,300 | 13.28 | 2.51 |
| Brett Connolly | DAL | $3,800 | 8.53 | 2.24 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $6,600 | 14.68 | 2.22 |
| David Perron | EDM | $6,000 | 12.43 | 2.07 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,200 | 10.72 | 2.06 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $5,200 | 10.71 | 2.06 |
| Gustav Nyquist | ATL | $5,200 | 10.52 | 2.02 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,700 | 17.43 | 2.00 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 14.54 | 1.99 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $6,300 | 13.86 | 2.20 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,700 | 13.83 | 2.06 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,400 | 12.83 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $3,800 | 8.98 | 2.36 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,100 | 11.99 | 2.35 |
| Jaccob Slavin | WSH | $4,000 | 9.17 | 2.29 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $4,600 | 10.55 | 2.29 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,600 | 20.49 | 2.70 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,600 | 19.21 | 2.23 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,900 | 18.45 | 2.34 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,600 | 16.87 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,600 | 20.49 | 2.70 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,900 | 18.45 | 2.34 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,600 | 19.21 | 2.23 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,600 | 16.87 | 1.96 |
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.