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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 | Brandon Sutter |
| C | Aleksander Barkov |
| W | Mikko Rantanen |
| W | Thomas Vanek |
| W | Artemi Panarin |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| D | Erik Johnson |
| G | Frederik Andersen |
| Util | Auston Matthews |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 31.27 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,700 | 4.61 | 0.60 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,200 | 4.22 | 0.59 |
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $7,400 | 4.01 | 0.54 |
| Nazem Kadri | OTT | $5,500 | 3.04 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Sutter | WPG | $3,100 | 2.03 | 0.65 |
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $3,900 | 2.38 | 0.61 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,700 | 4.61 | 0.60 |
| Brandon Dubinsky | TB | $3,500 | 2.10 | 0.60 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,900 | 3.69 | 0.53 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $6,400 | 3.56 | 0.56 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,200 | 3.54 | 0.57 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $6,300 | 3.45 | 0.55 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,800 | 3.44 | 0.51 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $5,400 | 3.42 | 0.63 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $5,600 | 3.34 | 0.60 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,100 | 3.30 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Vanek | WPG | $4,200 | 2.66 | 0.63 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $5,400 | 3.42 | 0.63 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $4,100 | 2.59 | 0.63 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $3,700 | 2.29 | 0.62 |
| Leo Komarov | OTT | $3,000 | 1.79 | 0.60 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $5,600 | 3.34 | 0.60 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $4,200 | 2.53 | 0.60 |
| Gabriel Bourque | FLA | $2,900 | 1.72 | 0.59 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,000 | 3.42 | 0.57 |
| Aaron Ekblad | CHI | $5,600 | 3.09 | 0.55 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $5,700 | 3.08 | 0.54 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $5,800 | 3.02 | 0.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,100 | 2.27 | 0.73 |
| Erik Johnson | FLA | $4,700 | 2.92 | 0.62 |
| Nikita Zadorov | FLA | $2,900 | 1.77 | 0.61 |
| David Schlemko | CAR | $2,800 | 1.67 | 0.60 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,300 | 5.60 | 0.67 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,200 | 4.87 | 0.59 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $8,000 | 4.41 | 0.55 |
| Antti Niemi | CHI | $7,200 | 4.36 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,300 | 5.60 | 0.67 |
| Antti Niemi | CHI | $7,200 | 4.36 | 0.61 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,100 | 4.30 | 0.60 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,200 | 4.87 | 0.59 |
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.