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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 | Casey Cizikas |
| C | John Tavares |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| W | Anthony Beauvillier |
| W | Artemi Panarin |
| D | Morgan Rielly |
| D | Johnny Boychuk |
| G | Roberto Luongo |
| Util | Andreas Johnsson |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 35.07 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,100 | 5.61 | 0.69 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,700 | 5.51 | 0.72 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,100 | 5.02 | 0.71 |
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $6,100 | 3.79 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,700 | 5.51 | 0.72 |
| Jared McCann | CHI | $3,200 | 2.26 | 0.71 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,100 | 5.02 | 0.71 |
| Casey Cizikas | NJ | $2,900 | 2.07 | 0.71 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,500 | 5.59 | 0.75 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,100 | 4.93 | 0.69 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,100 | 4.39 | 0.72 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | CHI | $6,700 | 4.38 | 0.65 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $5,900 | 4.18 | 0.71 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,300 | 3.95 | 0.63 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $5,700 | 3.72 | 0.65 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $5,500 | 3.49 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,500 | 5.59 | 0.75 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | NJ | $3,500 | 2.60 | 0.74 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,100 | 4.39 | 0.72 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $5,900 | 4.18 | 0.71 |
| Paul Byron | CAR | $4,800 | 3.35 | 0.70 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,100 | 4.93 | 0.69 |
| Andreas Johnsson | OTT | $4,300 | 2.90 | 0.67 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $4,700 | 3.13 | 0.66 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,500 | 4.69 | 0.72 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,100 | 3.91 | 0.64 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,700 | 3.64 | 0.64 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $5,200 | 3.43 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,500 | 4.69 | 0.72 |
| Johnny Boychuk | NJ | $3,800 | 2.75 | 0.72 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $4,700 | 3.26 | 0.69 |
| Travis Dermott | OTT | $2,800 | 1.93 | 0.69 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $8,000 | 4.66 | 0.58 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,600 | 4.57 | 0.60 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,600 | 4.01 | 0.53 |
| Garret Sparks | OTT | $8,000 | 3.75 | 0.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,600 | 4.57 | 0.60 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $8,000 | 4.66 | 0.58 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,600 | 4.01 | 0.53 |
| Garret Sparks | OTT | $8,000 | 3.75 | 0.47 |
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.