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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 | Radek Faksa |
| C | John Tavares |
| W | Andrew Ladd |
| W | Mike Hoffman |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| D | Ryan McDonagh |
| D | Erik Karlsson |
| G | Henrik Lundqvist |
| Util | Michael Grabner |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 34.68 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,400 | 4.65 | 0.63 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,100 | 4.08 | 0.57 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,600 | 3.65 | 0.48 |
| Kyle Turris | MTL | $5,900 | 3.34 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radek Faksa | SJ | $3,700 | 2.64 | 0.71 |
| Brock Nelson | NJ | $3,300 | 2.33 | 0.71 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,400 | 2.27 | 0.67 |
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $3,800 | 2.42 | 0.64 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,300 | 4.69 | 0.64 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,800 | 4.55 | 0.67 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,100 | 4.50 | 0.63 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,000 | 4.02 | 0.57 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $5,600 | 3.74 | 0.67 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $6,500 | 3.64 | 0.56 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,200 | 3.57 | 0.58 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $5,700 | 3.29 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Ladd | NJ | $3,500 | 2.52 | 0.72 |
| Michael Grabner | NYI | $4,000 | 2.71 | 0.68 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $5,600 | 3.74 | 0.67 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,800 | 4.55 | 0.67 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $3,700 | 2.40 | 0.65 |
| Zack Smith | MTL | $3,400 | 2.22 | 0.65 |
| Markus Granlund | WPG | $2,900 | 1.87 | 0.64 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,300 | 4.69 | 0.64 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,100 | 4.48 | 0.73 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,800 | 3.81 | 0.56 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYI | $4,600 | 3.43 | 0.75 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | NYI | $5,300 | 3.42 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McDonagh | NYI | $4,600 | 3.43 | 0.75 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,100 | 4.48 | 0.73 |
| Johnny Boychuk | NJ | $4,400 | 3.02 | 0.69 |
| Brady Skjei | NYI | $3,600 | 2.41 | 0.67 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,000 | 5.96 | 0.75 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,100 | 5.67 | 0.70 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,400 | 5.66 | 0.67 |
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,700 | 5.11 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,000 | 5.96 | 0.75 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,100 | 5.67 | 0.70 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,400 | 5.66 | 0.67 |
| Anders Nilsson | WPG | $7,200 | 4.75 | 0.66 |
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.