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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 | Vincent Trocheck |
| C | Aleksander Barkov |
| W | Colton Sceviour |
| W | Johnny Gaudreau |
| W | Jonathan Huberdeau |
| D | Justin Braun |
| D | Mike Matheson |
| G | Mike Smith |
| Util | Travis Hamonic |
| Salary | $46,100 |
| Expected Points | 31.08 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,700 | 4.39 | 0.57 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $6,300 | 3.98 | 0.63 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $6,800 | 3.63 | 0.53 |
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $5,800 | 3.52 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikael Backlund | CEN | $4,700 | 3.41 | 0.72 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,000 | 2.14 | 0.71 |
| Joe Thornton | ATL | $4,000 | 2.61 | 0.65 |
| David Krejci | BOS | $3,900 | 2.44 | 0.63 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,400 | 4.40 | 0.59 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,500 | 4.18 | 0.56 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,000 | 3.98 | 0.57 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,400 | 3.86 | 0.60 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $6,600 | 3.73 | 0.57 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,800 | 3.53 | 0.52 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $5,600 | 3.47 | 0.62 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,700 | 3.43 | 0.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $3,000 | 2.34 | 0.78 |
| Joshua Ho-Sang | NJ | $3,100 | 2.40 | 0.77 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $3,800 | 2.78 | 0.73 |
| Brock Nelson | NJ | $3,100 | 2.27 | 0.73 |
| Andrew Ladd | NJ | $3,700 | 2.60 | 0.70 |
| Nick Bjugstad | CHI | $3,500 | 2.35 | 0.67 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $3,300 | 2.18 | 0.66 |
| Sam Bennett | CEN | $3,300 | 2.19 | 0.66 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,700 | 3.84 | 0.57 |
| Nick Leddy | NJ | $6,100 | 3.79 | 0.62 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,600 | 3.71 | 0.56 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,200 | 3.42 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Braun | ATL | $3,100 | 2.72 | 0.88 |
| Mike Matheson | CHI | $3,000 | 2.34 | 0.78 |
| Travis Hamonic | CEN | $2,800 | 2.19 | 0.78 |
| Michael Stone | CEN | $2,900 | 2.17 | 0.75 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,300 | 5.73 | 0.69 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,000 | 5.43 | 0.68 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,200 | 5.06 | 0.70 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $7,400 | 4.70 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,200 | 5.06 | 0.70 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,300 | 5.73 | 0.69 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,000 | 5.43 | 0.68 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $7,400 | 4.70 | 0.64 |
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.