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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 | Auston Matthews |
| C | Nazem Kadri |
| W | Tomas Tatar |
| W | Claude Giroux |
| W | William Nylander |
| D | Nikita Zaitsev |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Frederik Andersen |
| Util | Mitchell Marner |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 33.28 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,100 | 4.76 | 0.67 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,500 | 4.46 | 0.59 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,400 | 3.95 | 0.62 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,700 | 3.63 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,100 | 4.76 | 0.67 |
| Nazem Kadri | OTT | $4,900 | 3.21 | 0.65 |
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $4,100 | 2.66 | 0.65 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,400 | 3.95 | 0.62 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 4.67 | 0.59 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $6,500 | 3.58 | 0.55 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,100 | 3.53 | 0.58 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $5,700 | 3.52 | 0.62 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $5,500 | 3.49 | 0.63 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,000 | 3.43 | 0.57 |
| Jordan Eberle | NJ | $5,600 | 3.29 | 0.59 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $5,000 | 3.26 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Tatar | TOR | $3,300 | 2.26 | 0.68 |
| Leo Komarov | OTT | $3,000 | 1.99 | 0.66 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $5,000 | 3.26 | 0.65 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $5,500 | 3.49 | 0.63 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $5,700 | 3.52 | 0.62 |
| Michael Raffl | NYR | $3,000 | 1.81 | 0.60 |
| Wayne Simmonds | NYR | $4,900 | 2.95 | 0.60 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | OTT | $2,900 | 1.72 | 0.59 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 4.92 | 0.68 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,400 | 3.81 | 0.60 |
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $5,100 | 3.22 | 0.63 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,400 | 3.18 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Zaitsev | OTT | $3,000 | 2.55 | 0.85 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 4.92 | 0.68 |
| Trevor Daley | TOR | $3,000 | 2.00 | 0.67 |
| Jake Gardiner | OTT | $4,700 | 3.09 | 0.66 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,300 | 5.34 | 0.64 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,800 | 5.30 | 0.68 |
| Michal Neuvirth | NYR | $7,100 | 4.12 | 0.58 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,900 | 3.61 | 0.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,800 | 5.30 | 0.68 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,300 | 5.34 | 0.64 |
| Michal Neuvirth | NYR | $7,100 | 4.12 | 0.58 |
| Petr Mrazek | TOR | $7,200 | 3.33 | 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.