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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 | Frans Nielsen |
| C | Jack Eichel |
| W | Justin Abdelkader |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| W | Rick Nash |
| D | Ryan McDonagh |
| D | Mike Green |
| G | Jimmy Howard |
| Util | Anthony Mantha |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 31.31 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,500 | 3.97 | 0.53 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,000 | 3.24 | 0.54 |
| Henrik Zetterberg | TOR | $5,300 | 2.98 | 0.56 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $7,400 | 2.95 | 0.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $3,500 | 2.53 | 0.72 |
| Brandon Dubinsky | TB | $3,900 | 2.56 | 0.66 |
| Luke Glendening | TOR | $3,200 | 1.99 | 0.62 |
| Henrik Zetterberg | TOR | $5,300 | 2.98 | 0.56 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evander Kane | BUF | $7,700 | 3.88 | 0.50 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $6,200 | 3.78 | 0.61 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,100 | 3.47 | 0.57 |
| Rick Nash | NYI | $5,800 | 3.34 | 0.58 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $5,900 | 3.13 | 0.53 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,600 | 2.98 | 0.65 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $6,000 | 2.92 | 0.49 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $5,700 | 2.79 | 0.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Abdelkader | TOR | $3,500 | 2.37 | 0.68 |
| Tomas Tatar | TOR | $4,100 | 2.72 | 0.66 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,600 | 2.98 | 0.65 |
| Josh Anderson | TB | $4,000 | 2.45 | 0.61 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $6,200 | 3.78 | 0.61 |
| Tyler Motte | TB | $3,200 | 1.94 | 0.61 |
| Michael Grabner | NYI | $3,700 | 2.23 | 0.60 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $4,300 | 2.58 | 0.60 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | TB | $5,000 | 3.32 | 0.66 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYI | $4,700 | 3.27 | 0.70 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | NYI | $5,800 | 3.21 | 0.55 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,200 | 3.06 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McDonagh | NYI | $4,700 | 3.27 | 0.70 |
| Mike Green | TOR | $4,400 | 2.99 | 0.68 |
| Jack Johnson | TB | $3,100 | 2.12 | 0.68 |
| Zach Werenski | TB | $5,000 | 3.32 | 0.66 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $7,900 | 5.59 | 0.71 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,100 | 5.39 | 0.67 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,500 | 4.69 | 0.63 |
| Robin Lehner | BUF | $7,200 | 4.30 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $7,900 | 5.59 | 0.71 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,100 | 5.39 | 0.67 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,500 | 4.69 | 0.63 |
| Robin Lehner | BUF | $7,200 | 4.30 | 0.60 |
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.