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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 | Dylan Larkin |
| C | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| W | Filip Forsberg |
| W | Taylor Hall |
| D | Henri Jokiharju |
| D | Mirco Mueller |
| G | Casey DeSmith |
| Util | Cam Atkinson |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 46.79 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,100 | 6.66 | 0.82 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,500 | 6.61 | 0.88 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,900 | 6.19 | 0.78 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,800 | 5.86 | 0.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $5,300 | 5.03 | 0.95 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $5,300 | 4.83 | 0.91 |
| Patrik Berglund | BUF | $3,900 | 3.54 | 0.91 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,500 | 5.83 | 0.90 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,400 | 6.49 | 0.88 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $6,800 | 6.12 | 0.90 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 5.76 | 0.74 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,100 | 5.75 | 0.94 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,000 | 5.57 | 0.93 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,900 | 5.55 | 0.80 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,500 | 5.40 | 0.83 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,600 | 5.27 | 0.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,600 | 5.27 | 0.94 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,100 | 5.75 | 0.94 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,000 | 5.57 | 0.93 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $4,800 | 4.41 | 0.92 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $4,600 | 4.13 | 0.90 |
| Austin Czarnik | CEN | $3,300 | 2.98 | 0.90 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $6,800 | 6.12 | 0.90 |
| Jesper Fast | NYI | $3,700 | 3.28 | 0.89 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $6,700 | 4.98 | 0.74 |
| Erik Johnson | FLA | $5,400 | 4.89 | 0.91 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,500 | 4.79 | 0.74 |
| Henri Jokiharju | STL | $3,600 | 4.79 | 1.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henri Jokiharju | STL | $3,600 | 4.79 | 1.33 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $3,400 | 3.15 | 0.93 |
| Erik Johnson | FLA | $5,400 | 4.89 | 0.91 |
| Mirco Mueller | COL | $2,700 | 2.46 | 0.91 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,500 | 6.71 | 0.79 |
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $7,300 | 5.97 | 0.82 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $7,700 | 5.74 | 0.75 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,700 | 5.51 | 0.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $7,300 | 5.97 | 0.82 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,500 | 6.71 | 0.79 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $7,700 | 5.74 | 0.75 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,500 | 5.39 | 0.72 |
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.