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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 | Jason Spezza |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Artemi Panarin |
| W | Mike Hoffman |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| D | Adam Larsson |
| D | Stephen Johns |
| G | Sergei Bobrovsky |
| Util | Zdeno Chara |
| Salary | $46,900 |
| Expected Points | 34.09 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,800 | 5.03 | 0.64 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,900 | 4.52 | 0.57 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,600 | 4.43 | 0.58 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $6,400 | 3.73 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Spezza | SJ | $4,100 | 3.23 | 0.79 |
| Mark Letestu | ANA | $3,700 | 2.68 | 0.72 |
| Tyler Johnson | DET | $3,700 | 2.59 | 0.70 |
| Brock Nelson | NJ | $4,200 | 2.92 | 0.69 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,700 | 4.79 | 0.62 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,500 | 4.65 | 0.62 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,300 | 4.24 | 0.58 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,500 | 4.14 | 0.64 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,900 | 4.13 | 0.60 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,500 | 4.12 | 0.75 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,600 | 4.09 | 0.54 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $7,000 | 3.96 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,500 | 4.12 | 0.75 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $5,200 | 3.55 | 0.68 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $5,400 | 3.62 | 0.67 |
| Milan Lucic | ANA | $4,500 | 3.01 | 0.67 |
| Bobby Ryan | MTL | $4,300 | 2.89 | 0.67 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,500 | 2.98 | 0.66 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $4,400 | 2.92 | 0.66 |
| Mattias Janmark | SJ | $3,900 | 2.55 | 0.65 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,700 | 4.40 | 0.66 |
| Zach Werenski | TB | $5,600 | 4.17 | 0.74 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,700 | 3.79 | 0.57 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $5,100 | 3.66 | 0.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Larsson | ANA | $3,100 | 2.52 | 0.81 |
| Stephen Johns | SJ | $3,000 | 2.42 | 0.81 |
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $3,900 | 2.98 | 0.76 |
| Jack Johnson | TB | $3,300 | 2.50 | 0.76 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,600 | 6.03 | 0.79 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,900 | 5.99 | 0.76 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $7,700 | 5.96 | 0.77 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $7,600 | 5.58 | 0.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,600 | 6.03 | 0.79 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $7,700 | 5.96 | 0.77 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,900 | 5.99 | 0.76 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $7,600 | 5.58 | 0.73 |
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.