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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 | Darren Helm |
| W | Michael Grabner |
| W | Christopher DiDomenico |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| D | Klas Dahlbeck |
| D | Trevor van Riemsdyk |
| G | Henrik Lundqvist |
| Util | Anthony Mantha |
| Salary | $40,000 |
| Expected Points | 29.68 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,600 | 4.01 | 0.53 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,800 | 3.58 | 0.46 |
| Jordan Staal | WSH | $6,400 | 3.52 | 0.55 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,300 | 3.47 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Helm | TOR | $3,300 | 2.59 | 0.78 |
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $3,400 | 2.60 | 0.76 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | MTL | $3,400 | 2.47 | 0.73 |
| Chris Wagner | LA | $3,500 | 2.49 | 0.71 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,500 | 4.10 | 0.63 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $6,100 | 3.99 | 0.65 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $5,400 | 3.62 | 0.67 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,600 | 3.55 | 0.54 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $5,300 | 3.55 | 0.67 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $5,600 | 3.48 | 0.62 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,800 | 3.42 | 0.50 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $7,000 | 3.41 | 0.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Grabner | NYI | $3,700 | 3.04 | 0.82 |
| Christopher DiDomenico | MTL | $3,300 | 2.61 | 0.79 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,200 | 3.05 | 0.73 |
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $3,500 | 2.55 | 0.73 |
| Justin Abdelkader | TOR | $3,600 | 2.54 | 0.71 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $3,500 | 2.47 | 0.70 |
| Tomas Tatar | TOR | $4,100 | 2.85 | 0.69 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $5,400 | 3.62 | 0.67 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,900 | 4.10 | 0.59 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYI | $4,900 | 3.45 | 0.70 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | NYI | $5,800 | 3.33 | 0.57 |
| Mike Green | TOR | $4,400 | 3.12 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klas Dahlbeck | WSH | $2,900 | 2.74 | 0.94 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | WSH | $3,000 | 2.55 | 0.85 |
| Jaccob Slavin | WSH | $3,900 | 2.95 | 0.76 |
| Mike Green | TOR | $4,400 | 3.12 | 0.71 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,800 | 5.46 | 0.70 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,300 | 5.31 | 0.73 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $8,000 | 5.27 | 0.66 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,300 | 4.84 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,300 | 5.31 | 0.73 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,800 | 5.46 | 0.70 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $8,000 | 5.27 | 0.66 |
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,300 | 4.42 | 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.