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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 | Jonathan Toews |
| C | Anze Kopitar |
| W | Jesper Fast |
| W | Mitchell Marner |
| W | Tyler Bertuzzi |
| D | Erik Gustafsson |
| D | Henri Jokiharju |
| G | Jack Campbell |
| Util | Auston Matthews |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 37.22 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,800 | 5.75 | 0.74 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,400 | 5.37 | 0.84 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,200 | 5.27 | 0.73 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,600 | 4.75 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,400 | 5.37 | 0.84 |
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $4,000 | 3.16 | 0.79 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,800 | 5.75 | 0.74 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $5,700 | 4.21 | 0.74 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,500 | 4.46 | 0.59 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,400 | 4.41 | 0.69 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $4,900 | 3.78 | 0.77 |
| Patrick Marleau | OTT | $5,800 | 3.66 | 0.63 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $5,400 | 3.66 | 0.68 |
| Gustav Nyquist | TOR | $4,200 | 3.40 | 0.81 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,800 | 3.16 | 0.66 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | TOR | $4,100 | 3.10 | 0.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Fast | NYI | $3,100 | 2.61 | 0.84 |
| Ryan Spooner | NYI | $3,600 | 2.90 | 0.81 |
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $3,200 | 2.58 | 0.81 |
| Phillip Di Giuseppe | WSH | $2,800 | 2.27 | 0.81 |
| Gustav Nyquist | TOR | $4,200 | 3.40 | 0.81 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $4,900 | 3.78 | 0.77 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | TOR | $4,100 | 3.10 | 0.76 |
| Thomas Vanek | TOR | $3,900 | 2.80 | 0.72 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $6,000 | 3.56 | 0.59 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $5,800 | 3.50 | 0.60 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,500 | 3.31 | 0.60 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $3,700 | 3.17 | 0.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $3,700 | 3.17 | 0.86 |
| Henri Jokiharju | STL | $3,100 | 2.53 | 0.82 |
| Neal Pionk | NYI | $3,200 | 2.36 | 0.74 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | WSH | $2,900 | 2.12 | 0.73 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Campbell | VAN | $8,100 | 5.01 | 0.62 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,600 | 4.70 | 0.62 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | NYI | $7,500 | 3.39 | 0.45 |
| Garret Sparks | OTT | $7,800 | 3.25 | 0.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,600 | 4.70 | 0.62 |
| Jack Campbell | VAN | $8,100 | 5.01 | 0.62 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | NYI | $7,500 | 3.39 | 0.45 |
| Cam Ward | STL | $7,300 | 3.10 | 0.42 |
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.