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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 | Brayden Schenn |
| W | Sam Bennett |
| W | Jakub Voracek |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| D | Radko Gudas |
| D | Shayne Gostisbehere |
| G | Carter Hutton |
| Util | Seth Jones |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 32.46 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,900 | 3.86 | 0.56 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,600 | 3.60 | 0.54 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,000 | 2.98 | 0.50 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $6,500 | 2.98 | 0.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $3,200 | 2.13 | 0.67 |
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $3,800 | 2.30 | 0.60 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,900 | 3.86 | 0.56 |
| Henrik Zetterberg | TOR | $5,200 | 2.91 | 0.56 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,800 | 4.52 | 0.66 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,800 | 4.29 | 0.55 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,600 | 3.94 | 0.60 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,100 | 3.73 | 0.52 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,400 | 3.59 | 0.56 |
| Josh Anderson | TB | $6,100 | 3.40 | 0.56 |
| Wayne Simmonds | NYR | $5,600 | 3.20 | 0.57 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,200 | 3.02 | 0.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Bennett | CEN | $3,300 | 2.33 | 0.71 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,800 | 4.52 | 0.66 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $4,300 | 2.79 | 0.65 |
| Travis Konecny | NYR | $3,100 | 1.96 | 0.63 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $4,000 | 2.44 | 0.61 |
| Tomas Tatar | TOR | $4,100 | 2.49 | 0.61 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,600 | 3.94 | 0.60 |
| Michael Raffl | NYR | $3,400 | 2.04 | 0.60 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,700 | 3.53 | 0.62 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,200 | 3.38 | 0.55 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,100 | 3.31 | 0.65 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,200 | 3.25 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radko Gudas | NYR | $3,000 | 1.97 | 0.66 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,100 | 3.31 | 0.65 |
| Jack Johnson | TB | $3,000 | 1.93 | 0.64 |
| Trevor Daley | TOR | $3,100 | 1.98 | 0.64 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $7,900 | 6.52 | 0.83 |
| Brian Elliott | NYR | $8,300 | 5.57 | 0.67 |
| Curtis McElhinney | OTT | $7,600 | 4.84 | 0.64 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,400 | 4.64 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $7,900 | 6.52 | 0.83 |
| Brian Elliott | NYR | $8,300 | 5.57 | 0.67 |
| Curtis McElhinney | OTT | $7,600 | 4.84 | 0.64 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,400 | 4.64 | 0.63 |
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.