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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 | Jack Eichel |
| C | Ryan O’Reilly |
| W | Jaden Schwartz |
| W | Boone Jenner |
| W | Artemi Panarin |
| D | Joel Edmundson |
| D | Jack Johnson |
| G | Sergei Bobrovsky |
| Util | Dougie Hamilton |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 33.28 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,000 | 4.16 | 0.59 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,200 | 3.72 | 0.60 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | BUF | $5,900 | 3.54 | 0.60 |
| Nick Foligno | TB | $5,600 | 3.44 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Foligno | TB | $5,600 | 3.44 | 0.61 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,200 | 3.72 | 0.60 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | BUF | $5,900 | 3.54 | 0.60 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,000 | 4.16 | 0.59 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,600 | 4.68 | 0.62 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,700 | 4.61 | 0.69 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $6,100 | 4.26 | 0.70 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $7,000 | 4.10 | 0.59 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,400 | 3.81 | 0.60 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,700 | 2.85 | 0.61 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,200 | 2.80 | 0.39 |
| Jason Pominville | BUF | $5,300 | 2.79 | 0.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $6,100 | 4.26 | 0.70 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,700 | 4.61 | 0.69 |
| Josh Anderson | TB | $3,700 | 2.34 | 0.63 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,600 | 4.68 | 0.62 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,700 | 2.85 | 0.61 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,400 | 3.81 | 0.60 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $7,000 | 4.10 | 0.59 |
| Justin Bailey | BUF | $3,400 | 1.91 | 0.56 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,700 | 4.23 | 0.63 |
| Zach Werenski | TB | $5,500 | 3.44 | 0.63 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,600 | 3.37 | 0.60 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $4,500 | 3.20 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Edmundson | EDM | $3,300 | 2.48 | 0.75 |
| Jack Johnson | TB | $3,200 | 2.37 | 0.74 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $4,500 | 3.20 | 0.71 |
| Marco Scandella | BUF | $2,900 | 1.99 | 0.68 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,300 | 5.81 | 0.70 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,000 | 5.10 | 0.64 |
| Eddie Lack | CEN | $7,200 | 3.67 | 0.51 |
| Chad Johnson | BUF | $6,800 | 3.50 | 0.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,300 | 5.81 | 0.70 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,000 | 5.10 | 0.64 |
| Eddie Lack | CEN | $7,200 | 3.67 | 0.51 |
| Chad Johnson | BUF | $6,800 | 3.50 | 0.51 |
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.