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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 | Brock Nelson |
| C | Dylan Larkin |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| W | Micheal Haley |
| W | Evgenii Dadonov |
| D | Scott Mayfield |
| D | John Carlson |
| G | Jimmy Howard |
| Util | Mika Zibanejad |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 39.61 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,300 | 4.90 | 0.78 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $6,100 | 4.62 | 0.76 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,600 | 4.52 | 0.59 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $5,700 | 4.42 | 0.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Nelson | NJ | $4,700 | 3.80 | 0.81 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $5,700 | 4.42 | 0.78 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,300 | 4.90 | 0.78 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $6,100 | 4.62 | 0.76 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,100 | 6.34 | 0.89 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 5.83 | 0.73 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $7,300 | 5.43 | 0.74 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,700 | 4.95 | 0.64 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,900 | 4.81 | 0.70 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $6,600 | 4.64 | 0.70 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | CHI | $6,300 | 4.58 | 0.73 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,700 | 4.43 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,100 | 6.34 | 0.89 |
| Micheal Haley | CHI | $2,500 | 2.01 | 0.80 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $4,000 | 3.17 | 0.79 |
| Jesper Bratt | COL | $3,800 | 2.91 | 0.77 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $7,300 | 5.43 | 0.74 |
| Leo Komarov | NJ | $3,100 | 2.30 | 0.74 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $2,700 | 2.00 | 0.74 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 5.83 | 0.73 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,800 | 4.67 | 0.69 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,500 | 3.99 | 0.61 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $5,800 | 3.81 | 0.66 |
| Neal Pionk | NYI | $5,700 | 3.78 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Mayfield | NJ | $3,500 | 3.02 | 0.86 |
| Thomas Hickey | NJ | $2,700 | 1.91 | 0.71 |
| Mike Matheson | CHI | $4,000 | 2.80 | 0.70 |
| Mark Pysyk | CHI | $2,500 | 1.75 | 0.70 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $6,900 | 5.87 | 0.85 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,300 | 5.86 | 0.71 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,000 | 5.39 | 0.67 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $7,300 | 5.33 | 0.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $6,900 | 5.87 | 0.85 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $7,300 | 5.33 | 0.73 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,300 | 5.86 | 0.71 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,000 | 5.39 | 0.67 |
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.