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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 | Boone Jenner |
| C | Jack Eichel |
| W | Evan Rodrigues |
| W | Jason Pominville |
| W | Artemi Panarin |
| D | Seth Jones |
| D | Jake McCabe |
| G | John Gibson |
| Util | Sam Reinhart |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 37.54 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,900 | 5.86 | 0.74 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $7,300 | 4.77 | 0.65 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $6,000 | 4.39 | 0.73 |
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $5,500 | 4.17 | 0.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,200 | 3.41 | 0.81 |
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $5,500 | 4.17 | 0.76 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,900 | 5.86 | 0.74 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $6,000 | 4.39 | 0.73 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $7,100 | 5.18 | 0.73 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,800 | 5.07 | 0.75 |
| Jason Pominville | BUF | $6,000 | 4.61 | 0.77 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,200 | 4.58 | 0.74 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,400 | 4.32 | 0.58 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $6,600 | 3.85 | 0.58 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $5,400 | 3.79 | 0.70 |
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $5,800 | 3.73 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Rodrigues | BUF | $3,100 | 2.61 | 0.84 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $4,600 | 3.56 | 0.77 |
| Jason Pominville | BUF | $6,000 | 4.61 | 0.77 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,800 | 5.07 | 0.75 |
| Patrik Berglund | BUF | $3,600 | 2.70 | 0.75 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,200 | 4.58 | 0.74 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $7,100 | 5.18 | 0.73 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $5,400 | 3.79 | 0.70 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,300 | 4.13 | 0.78 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,700 | 3.94 | 0.69 |
| Zach Werenski | TB | $4,900 | 3.34 | 0.68 |
| Ryan McDonagh | DET | $5,500 | 3.24 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,300 | 4.13 | 0.78 |
| Jake McCabe | BUF | $3,900 | 2.77 | 0.71 |
| Slater Koekkoek | DET | $3,200 | 2.27 | 0.71 |
| Anton Stralman | DET | $3,400 | 2.37 | 0.70 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,000 | 5.52 | 0.69 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,900 | 4.62 | 0.58 |
| Louis Domingue | DET | $8,100 | 4.19 | 0.52 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $7,100 | 4.12 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,000 | 5.52 | 0.69 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $7,100 | 4.12 | 0.58 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,900 | 4.62 | 0.58 |
| Louis Domingue | DET | $8,100 | 4.19 | 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.