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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 | Auston Matthews |
| C | Ryan Getzlaf |
| W | Kris Versteeg |
| W | Artemi Panarin |
| W | Patrick Eaves |
| D | Roman Polak |
| D | Hampus Lindholm |
| G | Tuukka Rask |
| Util | Cody Ceci |
| Salary | $48,800 |
| Expected Points | 34.54 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Getzlaf | ANA | $6,900 | 4.66 | 0.68 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,500 | 4.24 | 0.56 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,100 | 3.31 | 0.47 |
| Jonathan Toews | CHI | $6,500 | 2.97 | 0.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Getzlaf | ANA | $6,900 | 4.66 | 0.68 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | OTT | $4,100 | 2.61 | 0.64 |
| Mike Fisher | NSH | $3,900 | 2.47 | 0.63 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,500 | 4.24 | 0.56 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | CHI | $6,800 | 4.02 | 0.59 |
| Patrick Kane | CHI | $8,100 | 3.83 | 0.47 |
| Patrick Eaves | ANA | $5,800 | 3.76 | 0.65 |
| Mike Hoffman | OTT | $6,200 | 3.73 | 0.60 |
| James van Riemsdyk | TOR | $6,100 | 3.61 | 0.59 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,900 | 3.53 | 0.72 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,400 | 3.44 | 0.41 |
| Rickard Rakell | ANA | $6,000 | 3.41 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Versteeg | CGY | $3,800 | 2.85 | 0.75 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,900 | 3.53 | 0.72 |
| Craig Smith | NSH | $3,200 | 2.32 | 0.72 |
| Riley Nash | BOS | $3,300 | 2.30 | 0.70 |
| Marcus Johansson | WSH | $5,000 | 3.25 | 0.65 |
| Patrick Eaves | ANA | $5,800 | 3.76 | 0.65 |
| Marian Hossa | CHI | $4,800 | 3.06 | 0.64 |
| Mike Hoffman | OTT | $6,200 | 3.73 | 0.60 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | CAR | $7,500 | 4.78 | 0.64 |
| Ryan Ellis | NSH | $5,000 | 3.58 | 0.72 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | WSH | $6,200 | 3.44 | 0.55 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $6,100 | 3.43 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Polak | TOR | $3,100 | 2.59 | 0.84 |
| Hampus Lindholm | ANA | $3,600 | 2.90 | 0.81 |
| Cody Ceci | OTT | $3,700 | 2.72 | 0.74 |
| Ryan Ellis | NSH | $5,000 | 3.58 | 0.72 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,600 | 6.80 | 0.90 |
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $8,500 | 6.72 | 0.79 |
| John Gibson | ANA | $8,000 | 6.28 | 0.79 |
| Corey Crawford | CHI | $8,200 | 5.44 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,600 | 6.80 | 0.90 |
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $8,500 | 6.72 | 0.79 |
| John Gibson | ANA | $8,000 | 6.28 | 0.79 |
| Frederik Andersen | TOR | $7,000 | 5.05 | 0.72 |
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.