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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 | John Tavares |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Timo Meier |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| W | Nick Cousins |
| D | Taylor Fedun |
| D | Matt Dumba |
| G | Carter Hutton |
| Util | Colton Sceviour |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 37.02 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,900 | 6.03 | 0.76 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $8,000 | 5.91 | 0.74 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,800 | 5.32 | 0.68 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,100 | 5.19 | 0.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | OTT | $6,200 | 4.87 | 0.78 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,900 | 6.03 | 0.76 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $8,000 | 5.91 | 0.74 |
| Brad Richardson | ARZ | $3,200 | 2.32 | 0.73 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,200 | 5.53 | 0.77 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $7,000 | 5.49 | 0.78 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,600 | 4.96 | 0.65 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,400 | 4.92 | 0.66 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,100 | 4.89 | 0.69 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,500 | 4.54 | 0.70 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,600 | 4.39 | 0.66 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,300 | 4.33 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier | ATL | $7,000 | 5.49 | 0.78 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,200 | 5.53 | 0.77 |
| Austin Watson | CGY | $3,800 | 2.75 | 0.72 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $2,600 | 1.88 | 0.72 |
| Jake Virtanen | WPG | $3,600 | 2.59 | 0.72 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $4,700 | 3.31 | 0.70 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,500 | 4.54 | 0.70 |
| Nikolay Goldobin | WPG | $3,400 | 2.38 | 0.70 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,400 | 4.48 | 0.70 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 4.39 | 0.71 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,100 | 4.05 | 0.66 |
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $5,500 | 4.01 | 0.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $5,500 | 4.01 | 0.73 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 4.39 | 0.71 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,400 | 4.48 | 0.70 |
| Mike Matheson | CHI | $4,100 | 2.82 | 0.69 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hutton | BUF | $8,200 | 5.61 | 0.68 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,400 | 5.44 | 0.65 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,900 | 4.84 | 0.61 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 4.79 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hutton | BUF | $8,200 | 5.61 | 0.68 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,400 | 5.44 | 0.65 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $7,700 | 4.71 | 0.61 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,900 | 4.84 | 0.61 |
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.