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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 DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NHL DraftKings Optimizer.
| C | Jack Eichel |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Brendan Gallagher |
| W | Paul Byron |
| W | Mike Hoffman |
| D | Nathan Beaulieu |
| D | Danny DeKeyser |
| G | Frederik Andersen |
| Util | Henrik Zetterberg |
| Salary | $49,300 |
| Expected Points | 36.49 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,800 | 4.81 | 0.62 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,700 | 4.38 | 0.57 |
| Henrik Zetterberg | DET | $5,500 | 3.46 | 0.63 |
| Phillip Danault | MTL | $4,400 | 3.18 | 0.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Danault | MTL | $4,400 | 3.18 | 0.72 |
| Henrik Zetterberg | DET | $5,500 | 3.46 | 0.63 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,800 | 4.81 | 0.62 |
| Evan Rodrigues | BUF | $3,100 | 1.88 | 0.61 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Pacioretty | MTL | $7,000 | 4.21 | 0.60 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,400 | 4.16 | 0.65 |
| Mike Hoffman | OTT | $5,400 | 4.13 | 0.76 |
| Brendan Gallagher | MTL | $4,400 | 3.71 | 0.84 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $6,300 | 3.48 | 0.55 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | FLA | $5,000 | 3.28 | 0.66 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | FLA | $5,500 | 3.20 | 0.58 |
| Mark Stone | OTT | $5,000 | 3.19 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Gallagher | MTL | $4,400 | 3.71 | 0.84 |
| Paul Byron | MTL | $3,700 | 2.92 | 0.79 |
| Mike Hoffman | OTT | $5,400 | 4.13 | 0.76 |
| Matt Moulson | BUF | $3,100 | 2.24 | 0.72 |
| Leo Komarov | TOR | $4,000 | 2.64 | 0.66 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | FLA | $5,000 | 3.28 | 0.66 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,400 | 4.16 | 0.65 |
| Connor Brown | TOR | $4,100 | 2.62 | 0.64 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Markov | MTL | $4,500 | 3.09 | 0.69 |
| Keith Yandle | FLA | $4,600 | 3.03 | 0.66 |
| Nathan Beaulieu | MTL | $3,500 | 3.00 | 0.86 |
| Morgan Rielly | TOR | $4,400 | 2.74 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Beaulieu | MTL | $3,500 | 3.00 | 0.86 |
| Roman Polak | TOR | $3,000 | 2.37 | 0.79 |
| Danny DeKeyser | DET | $3,100 | 2.45 | 0.79 |
| Jake McCabe | BUF | $3,300 | 2.52 | 0.76 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | TOR | $8,200 | 7.63 | 0.93 |
| Robin Lehner | BUF | $7,200 | 5.37 | 0.75 |
| Petr Mrazek | DET | $7,000 | 4.57 | 0.65 |
| Craig Anderson | OTT | $8,300 | 3.76 | 0.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | TOR | $8,200 | 7.63 | 0.93 |
| Robin Lehner | BUF | $7,200 | 5.37 | 0.75 |
| Petr Mrazek | DET | $7,000 | 4.57 | 0.65 |
| Craig Anderson | OTT | $8,300 | 3.76 | 0.45 |
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.