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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 | Anze Kopitar |
| W | Joe Pavelski |
| W | Dustin Brown |
| W | Tomas Hertl |
| D | Jake Muzzin |
| D | Brendan Smith |
| G | Frederik Andersen |
| Util | Brady Skjei |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 30.53 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,100 | 4.16 | 0.51 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,700 | 4.12 | 0.61 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,400 | 3.51 | 0.55 |
| Nazem Kadri | OTT | $5,600 | 3.27 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,700 | 4.12 | 0.61 |
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $4,000 | 2.41 | 0.60 |
| Nazem Kadri | OTT | $5,600 | 3.27 | 0.58 |
| David Desharnais | NYI | $3,600 | 2.03 | 0.56 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $5,800 | 3.60 | 0.62 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,700 | 3.48 | 0.52 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,200 | 3.05 | 0.49 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $5,500 | 3.05 | 0.55 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $6,500 | 2.86 | 0.44 |
| Rick Nash | NYI | $5,000 | 2.84 | 0.57 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $4,300 | 2.74 | 0.64 |
| Tyler Toffoli | VAN | $5,200 | 2.70 | 0.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $4,300 | 2.74 | 0.64 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $5,800 | 3.60 | 0.62 |
| Barclay Goodrow | ATL | $2,500 | 1.50 | 0.60 |
| Alex Iafallo | VAN | $3,900 | 2.33 | 0.60 |
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $4,100 | 2.48 | 0.60 |
| Trevor Lewis | VAN | $3,200 | 1.89 | 0.59 |
| Melker Karlsson | ATL | $3,400 | 1.93 | 0.57 |
| Rick Nash | NYI | $5,000 | 2.84 | 0.57 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,100 | 4.65 | 0.65 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $6,200 | 3.64 | 0.59 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | NYI | $5,500 | 3.40 | 0.62 |
| Jake Muzzin | VAN | $4,400 | 3.23 | 0.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Muzzin | VAN | $4,400 | 3.23 | 0.73 |
| Brendan Smith | NYI | $2,900 | 2.04 | 0.70 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $3,800 | 2.64 | 0.69 |
| Brady Skjei | NYI | $3,300 | 2.19 | 0.66 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,900 | 5.12 | 0.65 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,500 | 4.97 | 0.66 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $7,700 | 4.70 | 0.61 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,300 | 4.63 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,500 | 4.97 | 0.66 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,900 | 5.12 | 0.65 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,300 | 4.63 | 0.63 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $7,700 | 4.70 | 0.61 |
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.