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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 | Phillip Danault |
| C | Mark Jankowski |
| W | Johnny Gaudreau |
| W | Lukas Radil |
| W | Zach Parise |
| D | Erik Karlsson |
| D | Jake Muzzin |
| G | Martin Jones |
| Util | Brent Burns |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 37.23 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,900 | 5.15 | 0.65 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,200 | 4.78 | 0.66 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,000 | 4.64 | 0.58 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,300 | 3.87 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Jankowski | CEN | $3,900 | 2.76 | 0.71 |
| Phillip Danault | CAR | $4,800 | 3.17 | 0.66 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,200 | 4.78 | 0.66 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,900 | 5.15 | 0.65 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,700 | 6.78 | 0.88 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,800 | 5.26 | 0.67 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,100 | 4.87 | 0.80 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,500 | 4.50 | 0.69 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,800 | 4.49 | 0.66 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,100 | 4.45 | 0.63 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,700 | 4.34 | 0.65 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,600 | 3.95 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,700 | 6.78 | 0.88 |
| Lukas Radil | ATL | $2,900 | 2.35 | 0.81 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,100 | 4.87 | 0.80 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $5,100 | 3.57 | 0.70 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,500 | 4.50 | 0.69 |
| Jordan Greenway | NSH | $2,900 | 1.98 | 0.68 |
| Rocco Grimaldi | CGY | $2,600 | 1.75 | 0.67 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,800 | 5.26 | 0.67 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,400 | 5.08 | 0.79 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $5,800 | 4.67 | 0.80 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,300 | 4.10 | 0.65 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,000 | 4.08 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $5,800 | 4.67 | 0.80 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,400 | 5.08 | 0.79 |
| Travis Sanheim | NYR | $3,500 | 2.48 | 0.71 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,000 | 4.08 | 0.68 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,200 | 4.90 | 0.60 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $7,900 | 4.54 | 0.57 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $8,300 | 4.51 | 0.54 |
| Michael Hutchinson | OTT | $8,100 | 4.01 | 0.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,200 | 4.90 | 0.60 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $7,900 | 4.54 | 0.57 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $8,300 | 4.51 | 0.54 |
| Collin Delia | STL | $7,000 | 3.55 | 0.51 |
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.