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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 | Artemi Panarin |
| W | Marcus Johansson |
| W | Justin Williams |
| D | Hampus Lindholm |
| D | Cody Ceci |
| G | Braden Holtby |
| Util | Brandon Montour |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 34.3 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Getzlaf | ANA | $7,000 | 4.66 | 0.67 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,400 | 4.24 | 0.57 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,300 | 3.31 | 0.45 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | WSH | $7,200 | 3.15 | 0.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Getzlaf | ANA | $7,000 | 4.66 | 0.67 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | OTT | $4,100 | 2.61 | 0.64 |
| Mike Fisher | NSH | $4,000 | 2.47 | 0.62 |
| Lars Eller | WSH | $3,300 | 1.94 | 0.59 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,300 | 4.18 | 0.50 |
| Artemi Panarin | CHI | $6,700 | 4.02 | 0.60 |
| Patrick Kane | CHI | $8,000 | 3.66 | 0.46 |
| James van Riemsdyk | TOR | $6,100 | 3.61 | 0.59 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | NSH | $6,200 | 3.58 | 0.58 |
| Patrick Eaves | ANA | $5,800 | 3.54 | 0.61 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,100 | 3.53 | 0.69 |
| Rickard Rakell | ANA | $5,800 | 3.41 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,100 | 3.53 | 0.69 |
| Kris Versteeg | CGY | $3,800 | 2.58 | 0.68 |
| Craig Smith | NSH | $3,200 | 2.14 | 0.67 |
| Marcus Johansson | WSH | $4,900 | 3.25 | 0.66 |
| Marian Hossa | CHI | $4,800 | 2.92 | 0.61 |
| Patrick Eaves | ANA | $5,800 | 3.54 | 0.61 |
| Artemi Panarin | CHI | $6,700 | 4.02 | 0.60 |
| Rickard Rakell | ANA | $5,800 | 3.41 | 0.59 |
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 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $5,900 | 3.43 | 0.58 |
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $5,000 | 3.17 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampus Lindholm | ANA | $3,500 | 2.99 | 0.85 |
| Cody Ceci | OTT | $3,600 | 2.72 | 0.76 |
| Matt Hunwick | TOR | $3,000 | 2.25 | 0.75 |
| Brandon Montour | ANA | $3,000 | 2.17 | 0.72 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $8,300 | 6.72 | 0.81 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,200 | 6.60 | 0.80 |
| Pekka Rinne | NSH | $8,100 | 5.61 | 0.69 |
| John Gibson | ANA | $7,800 | 5.50 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $8,300 | 6.72 | 0.81 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,200 | 6.60 | 0.80 |
| John Gibson | ANA | $7,800 | 5.50 | 0.71 |
| Pekka Rinne | NSH | $8,100 | 5.61 | 0.69 |
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.