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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 | Kevin Hayes |
| C | Sean Couturier |
| W | Jonathan Huberdeau |
| W | Mitchell Marner |
| W | Filip Chytil |
| D | Brady Skjei |
| D | Marc Staal |
| G | Garret Sparks |
| Util | Aleksander Barkov |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 37 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $12,200 | 6.19 | 0.51 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,300 | 5.99 | 0.72 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,900 | 5.56 | 0.70 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,000 | 5.12 | 0.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $5,500 | 4.19 | 0.76 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,000 | 4.52 | 0.75 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $6,900 | 5.10 | 0.74 |
| Jared McCann | CHI | $3,000 | 2.18 | 0.73 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $0 | 6.41 | 0.00 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $0 | 5.81 | 0.00 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,300 | 5.51 | 0.75 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $0 | 5.20 | 0.00 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,400 | 4.87 | 0.76 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | CHI | $6,800 | 4.79 | 0.70 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $0 | 4.79 | 0.00 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $0 | 4.75 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,400 | 4.87 | 0.76 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,300 | 5.51 | 0.75 |
| Filip Chytil | NYI | $3,200 | 2.35 | 0.73 |
| Patrick Marleau | OTT | $4,200 | 3.00 | 0.71 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $4,900 | 3.48 | 0.71 |
| Luke Glendening | TOR | $3,000 | 2.11 | 0.70 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | CHI | $6,800 | 4.79 | 0.70 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $5,100 | 3.53 | 0.69 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,700 | 4.72 | 0.70 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $0 | 4.01 | 0.00 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,500 | 3.95 | 0.61 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,800 | 3.69 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Braun | ATL | $3,100 | 2.22 | 0.72 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,700 | 4.72 | 0.70 |
| Brady Skjei | NYI | $3,600 | 2.52 | 0.70 |
| Jake Muzzin | VAN | $3,800 | 2.65 | 0.70 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garret Sparks | OTT | $8,200 | 5.97 | 0.73 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $8,000 | 5.08 | 0.63 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,700 | 4.47 | 0.58 |
| Anton Khudobin | SJ | $7,900 | 4.35 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garret Sparks | OTT | $8,200 | 5.97 | 0.73 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $8,000 | 5.08 | 0.63 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,700 | 4.47 | 0.58 |
| Cam Ward | STL | $7,300 | 3.99 | 0.55 |
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.