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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 | Nicklas Backstrom |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Mark Stone |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| W | Oliver Bjorkstrand |
| D | Tyson Barrie |
| D | Shea Weber |
| G | Laurent Brossoit |
| Util | Brock McGinn |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 34.22 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,300 | 5.61 | 0.68 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,000 | 5.02 | 0.63 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,900 | 4.79 | 0.61 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,700 | 4.64 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $5,800 | 3.98 | 0.69 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,300 | 5.61 | 0.68 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,000 | 5.02 | 0.63 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $5,500 | 3.42 | 0.62 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,100 | 5.02 | 0.62 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,800 | 4.64 | 0.68 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,200 | 4.51 | 0.63 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,300 | 4.41 | 0.60 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,400 | 4.36 | 0.59 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,800 | 4.34 | 0.56 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $7,000 | 4.06 | 0.58 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,600 | 3.94 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Stone | MTL | $4,800 | 3.84 | 0.80 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,800 | 4.64 | 0.68 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,200 | 4.51 | 0.63 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,100 | 5.02 | 0.62 |
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $2,600 | 1.62 | 0.62 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,300 | 3.29 | 0.62 |
| Sven Andrighetto | FLA | $2,800 | 1.71 | 0.61 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,600 | 3.94 | 0.60 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,000 | 3.79 | 0.63 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,600 | 3.78 | 0.57 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,700 | 3.60 | 0.63 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,100 | 3.49 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,000 | 3.79 | 0.63 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,700 | 3.60 | 0.63 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $4,900 | 3.06 | 0.62 |
| Aaron Ekblad | CHI | $4,300 | 2.53 | 0.59 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $8,300 | 6.30 | 0.76 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,400 | 5.52 | 0.66 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,300 | 5.44 | 0.66 |
| Linus Ullmark | BUF | $7,900 | 4.67 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $8,300 | 6.30 | 0.76 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,300 | 5.44 | 0.66 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,400 | 5.52 | 0.66 |
| Cal Petersen | VAN | $7,400 | 4.61 | 0.62 |
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.