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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 | Alexander Kerfoot |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Justin Abdelkader |
| W | Filip Forsberg |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| D | Mike Matheson |
| D | Steven Santini |
| G | Sergei Bobrovsky |
| Util | Roman Josi |
| Salary | $46,800 |
| Expected Points | 34.19 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,900 | 4.99 | 0.63 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,800 | 4.86 | 0.62 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,000 | 4.63 | 0.58 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,200 | 4.38 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Kerfoot | FLA | $3,500 | 2.82 | 0.81 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,500 | 2.53 | 0.72 |
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $3,300 | 2.39 | 0.72 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | MTL | $3,400 | 2.41 | 0.71 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,200 | 5.42 | 0.66 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,500 | 4.49 | 0.69 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,500 | 4.45 | 0.68 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,900 | 4.31 | 0.62 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,000 | 3.99 | 0.66 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $5,700 | 3.89 | 0.68 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,800 | 3.82 | 0.56 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $6,200 | 3.74 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Abdelkader | TOR | $3,700 | 2.96 | 0.80 |
| Tomas Tatar | TOR | $3,900 | 2.89 | 0.74 |
| Andrew Ladd | NJ | $3,300 | 2.42 | 0.73 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $4,100 | 2.93 | 0.71 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $3,900 | 2.77 | 0.71 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $4,800 | 3.35 | 0.70 |
| Charlie Coyle | NSH | $4,500 | 3.16 | 0.70 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,100 | 2.88 | 0.70 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 4.52 | 0.65 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,100 | 4.51 | 0.74 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,400 | 4.03 | 0.63 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,600 | 3.90 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Matheson | CHI | $3,000 | 2.41 | 0.80 |
| Steven Santini | COL | $3,200 | 2.48 | 0.78 |
| Zach Werenski | TB | $5,100 | 3.83 | 0.75 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,100 | 4.51 | 0.74 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,100 | 5.86 | 0.72 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,100 | 5.71 | 0.70 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,400 | 5.42 | 0.73 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,200 | 5.30 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,400 | 5.42 | 0.73 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,100 | 5.86 | 0.72 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $7,100 | 5.02 | 0.71 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,100 | 5.71 | 0.70 |
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.