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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 | Matt Duchene |
| C | Ryan Johansen |
| W | Jamie Benn |
| W | Filip Forsberg |
| W | Darren Helm |
| D | Dennis Cholowski |
| D | Nick Jensen |
| G | Antti Niemi |
| Util | Auston Matthews |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 42.09 |
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 | 7.01 | 0.87 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,200 | 6.56 | 0.80 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,500 | 5.70 | 0.76 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,400 | 4.63 | 0.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $4,700 | 4.29 | 0.91 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,100 | 7.01 | 0.87 |
| Ryan Johansen | CGY | $4,900 | 4.01 | 0.82 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $8,200 | 6.56 | 0.80 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,700 | 6.88 | 0.89 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,900 | 6.11 | 0.89 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $6,200 | 4.88 | 0.79 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,300 | 4.87 | 0.67 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,700 | 4.53 | 0.68 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,000 | 4.45 | 0.74 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $5,600 | 4.20 | 0.75 |
| Gustav Nyquist | TOR | $5,000 | 3.78 | 0.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,700 | 6.88 | 0.89 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,900 | 6.11 | 0.89 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | CAR | $4,100 | 3.22 | 0.79 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $6,200 | 4.88 | 0.79 |
| Mikkel Boedker | MTL | $3,600 | 2.84 | 0.79 |
| Darren Helm | TOR | $3,200 | 2.49 | 0.78 |
| Gustav Nyquist | TOR | $5,000 | 3.78 | 0.76 |
| Patrick Marleau | OTT | $4,900 | 3.74 | 0.76 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,000 | 4.39 | 0.73 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,500 | 4.12 | 0.63 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,800 | 3.78 | 0.65 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,700 | 3.63 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Cholowski | TOR | $3,800 | 3.47 | 0.91 |
| Nick Jensen | TOR | $3,000 | 2.41 | 0.80 |
| Niklas Kronwall | TOR | $2,800 | 2.20 | 0.79 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,000 | 4.39 | 0.73 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,300 | 5.60 | 0.67 |
| Antti Niemi | CAR | $7,500 | 5.42 | 0.72 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,500 | 4.38 | 0.52 |
| Garret Sparks | OTT | $7,900 | 4.11 | 0.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antti Niemi | CAR | $7,500 | 5.42 | 0.72 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,300 | 5.60 | 0.67 |
| Jack Campbell | VAN | $6,900 | 3.90 | 0.57 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,500 | 4.38 | 0.52 |
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.