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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 | Tyler Bozak |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Vinnie Hinostroza |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Ryan Dzingel |
| D | Cody Ceci |
| D | Erik Karlsson |
| G | Frederik Andersen |
| Util | Jake Gardiner |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 32.05 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,900 | 4.85 | 0.61 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,400 | 3.77 | 0.59 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $6,500 | 3.10 | 0.48 |
| Nick Schmaltz | STL | $5,400 | 2.98 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,900 | 4.85 | 0.61 |
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $4,400 | 2.68 | 0.61 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,400 | 3.77 | 0.59 |
| Derick Brassard | MTL | $4,300 | 2.55 | 0.59 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,400 | 4.68 | 0.63 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $6,200 | 3.40 | 0.55 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $6,100 | 3.32 | 0.54 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $5,600 | 3.28 | 0.58 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $5,900 | 3.17 | 0.54 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $5,500 | 3.13 | 0.57 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $5,700 | 3.13 | 0.55 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $5,300 | 2.90 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Hinostroza | STL | $4,300 | 2.75 | 0.64 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,400 | 4.68 | 0.63 |
| Zack Smith | MTL | $3,200 | 1.98 | 0.62 |
| Patrick Sharp | STL | $3,400 | 2.07 | 0.61 |
| Ryan Dzingel | MTL | $3,500 | 2.09 | 0.60 |
| Leo Komarov | OTT | $3,300 | 1.97 | 0.60 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $5,600 | 3.28 | 0.58 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $4,500 | 2.56 | 0.57 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,600 | 4.09 | 0.62 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $5,400 | 3.28 | 0.61 |
| Duncan Keith | STL | $5,000 | 3.01 | 0.60 |
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $5,300 | 2.94 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Ceci | MTL | $3,200 | 2.15 | 0.67 |
| Jake Gardiner | OTT | $4,200 | 2.61 | 0.62 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,600 | 4.09 | 0.62 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $5,400 | 3.28 | 0.61 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 6.15 | 0.73 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,000 | 4.44 | 0.56 |
| Anton Forsberg | STL | $7,300 | 4.39 | 0.60 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $7,100 | 3.26 | 0.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 6.15 | 0.73 |
| Anton Forsberg | STL | $7,300 | 4.39 | 0.60 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,000 | 4.44 | 0.56 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $7,100 | 3.26 | 0.46 |
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.