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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 | Eric Staal |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Filip Forsberg |
| W | Nino Niederreiter |
| W | James van Riemsdyk |
| D | Alex Goligoski |
| D | Steven Santini |
| G | Frederik Andersen |
| Util | Marc-Edouard Vlasic |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 34.81 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,000 | 5.24 | 0.66 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $6,000 | 4.28 | 0.71 |
| Nazem Kadri | OTT | $6,400 | 4.07 | 0.64 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,200 | 3.72 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Staal | NSH | $6,000 | 4.28 | 0.71 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,000 | 5.24 | 0.66 |
| Chris Tierney | ATL | $3,100 | 1.99 | 0.64 |
| Nazem Kadri | OTT | $6,400 | 4.07 | 0.64 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,700 | 4.29 | 0.56 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $5,900 | 4.10 | 0.69 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $6,800 | 4.04 | 0.59 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,400 | 4.04 | 0.63 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,600 | 3.82 | 0.50 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,300 | 3.74 | 0.51 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,000 | 3.72 | 0.62 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $7,000 | 3.69 | 0.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $5,900 | 4.10 | 0.69 |
| Nino Niederreiter | NSH | $5,000 | 3.45 | 0.69 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $4,000 | 2.67 | 0.67 |
| Tobias Rieder | ARZ | $3,300 | 2.22 | 0.67 |
| Leo Komarov | OTT | $3,200 | 2.14 | 0.67 |
| Marcus Foligno | NSH | $3,200 | 2.13 | 0.67 |
| Anthony Duclair | ARZ | $3,500 | 2.31 | 0.66 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $3,200 | 2.12 | 0.66 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 4.27 | 0.61 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,900 | 4.04 | 0.68 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,800 | 3.88 | 0.67 |
| Zach Werenski | TB | $5,200 | 3.63 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Goligoski | ARZ | $3,300 | 2.71 | 0.82 |
| Steven Santini | COL | $3,100 | 2.40 | 0.77 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $3,600 | 2.64 | 0.73 |
| Zach Werenski | TB | $5,200 | 3.63 | 0.70 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 5.95 | 0.71 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,100 | 5.79 | 0.71 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,800 | 5.74 | 0.74 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,900 | 5.46 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,800 | 5.74 | 0.74 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 5.95 | 0.71 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,100 | 5.79 | 0.71 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,900 | 5.46 | 0.69 |
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.