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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 | Mikael Backlund |
| C | Brandon Sutter |
| W | Zach Parise |
| W | Mitchell Marner |
| W | Patrick Marleau |
| D | Jonas Brodin |
| D | Matt Dumba |
| G | Devan Dubnyk |
| Util | John Tavares |
| Salary | $49,200 |
| Expected Points | 30.6 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,700 | 4.40 | 0.57 |
| Mikael Backlund | CEN | $4,300 | 3.45 | 0.80 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $6,400 | 3.36 | 0.53 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $6,000 | 3.26 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikael Backlund | CEN | $4,300 | 3.45 | 0.80 |
| Brandon Sutter | WPG | $3,200 | 1.91 | 0.60 |
| Mark Jankowski | CEN | $2,600 | 1.49 | 0.57 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,700 | 4.40 | 0.57 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,500 | 3.98 | 0.61 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,700 | 3.81 | 0.57 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $6,900 | 3.63 | 0.53 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $6,100 | 3.26 | 0.53 |
| Jason Zucker | NSH | $5,700 | 3.07 | 0.54 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $5,900 | 2.74 | 0.46 |
| Patrick Marleau | OTT | $4,600 | 2.67 | 0.58 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $4,100 | 2.18 | 0.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,500 | 3.98 | 0.61 |
| Patrick Marleau | OTT | $4,600 | 2.67 | 0.58 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,700 | 3.81 | 0.57 |
| Jason Zucker | NSH | $5,700 | 3.07 | 0.54 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $4,100 | 2.18 | 0.53 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $6,100 | 3.26 | 0.53 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $6,900 | 3.63 | 0.53 |
| Nikolay Goldobin | WPG | $3,400 | 1.72 | 0.50 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,200 | 3.27 | 0.53 |
| Ryan Suter | NSH | $5,500 | 3.20 | 0.58 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,900 | 2.84 | 0.48 |
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $4,700 | 2.79 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Brodin | NSH | $3,400 | 2.08 | 0.61 |
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $4,700 | 2.79 | 0.59 |
| Ryan Suter | NSH | $5,500 | 3.20 | 0.58 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,200 | 3.27 | 0.53 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,100 | 5.51 | 0.68 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 4.68 | 0.56 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,300 | 4.09 | 0.56 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $6,900 | 2.88 | 0.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,100 | 5.51 | 0.68 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,300 | 4.09 | 0.56 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 4.68 | 0.56 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $6,900 | 2.88 | 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.