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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 | Tyler Bozak |
| C | Henrik Zetterberg |
| W | Alexander Steen |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| W | Anthony Mantha |
| D | Mike Green |
| D | Morgan Rielly |
| G | Jimmy Howard |
| Util | Jake Muzzin |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 32.76 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,200 | 4.93 | 0.60 |
| Henrik Zetterberg | TOR | $5,900 | 3.90 | 0.66 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,200 | 3.69 | 0.59 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,700 | 3.44 | 0.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrik Zetterberg | TOR | $5,900 | 3.90 | 0.66 |
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $4,600 | 3.01 | 0.65 |
| Nazem Kadri | OTT | $5,200 | 3.32 | 0.64 |
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $3,500 | 2.22 | 0.63 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,600 | 4.77 | 0.63 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,200 | 3.93 | 0.63 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $6,000 | 3.72 | 0.62 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,500 | 3.70 | 0.49 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $6,100 | 3.40 | 0.56 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $5,300 | 3.36 | 0.63 |
| Alexander Steen | EDM | $5,000 | 3.28 | 0.66 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $5,400 | 3.27 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Steen | EDM | $5,000 | 3.28 | 0.66 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,600 | 4.77 | 0.63 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,200 | 3.93 | 0.63 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $5,300 | 3.36 | 0.63 |
| Paul Byron | CAR | $3,200 | 1.97 | 0.62 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $6,000 | 3.72 | 0.62 |
| Justin Abdelkader | TOR | $4,100 | 2.49 | 0.61 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $5,400 | 3.27 | 0.61 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,500 | 4.07 | 0.63 |
| Mike Green | TOR | $5,500 | 3.72 | 0.68 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $6,100 | 3.44 | 0.56 |
| Duncan Keith | STL | $5,100 | 2.99 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Green | TOR | $5,500 | 3.72 | 0.68 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $4,500 | 2.97 | 0.66 |
| Jake Muzzin | VAN | $4,500 | 2.97 | 0.66 |
| Alec Martinez | VAN | $4,500 | 2.86 | 0.64 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,300 | 4.93 | 0.59 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $6,900 | 4.78 | 0.69 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $7,600 | 4.73 | 0.62 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,600 | 4.43 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $6,900 | 4.78 | 0.69 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $7,600 | 4.73 | 0.62 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,300 | 4.93 | 0.59 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,600 | 4.43 | 0.58 |
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.