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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 | Mika Zibanejad |
| C | Sebastian Aho |
| W | Luke Kunin |
| W | Brock McGinn |
| W | Zach Parise |
| D | Jared Spurgeon |
| D | Ryan Suter |
| G | Curtis McElhinney |
| Util | Evan Rodrigues |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 34.62 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,900 | 5.12 | 0.65 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,600 | 5.02 | 0.66 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $7,300 | 5.01 | 0.69 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,700 | 4.97 | 0.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,700 | 4.97 | 0.74 |
| Evan Rodrigues | BUF | $4,200 | 2.95 | 0.70 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $7,300 | 5.01 | 0.69 |
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $5,000 | 3.35 | 0.67 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,200 | 4.77 | 0.66 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,700 | 4.69 | 0.70 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,300 | 4.60 | 0.63 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,900 | 4.45 | 0.64 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $6,200 | 4.05 | 0.65 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $6,000 | 3.88 | 0.65 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,700 | 3.55 | 0.62 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $6,100 | 3.46 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kunin | NSH | $3,400 | 2.54 | 0.75 |
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $2,900 | 2.09 | 0.72 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,700 | 4.69 | 0.70 |
| Jordan Greenway | NSH | $2,500 | 1.76 | 0.70 |
| Jesper Bratt | COL | $3,300 | 2.31 | 0.70 |
| Zack Kassian | ANA | $3,000 | 2.08 | 0.69 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $2,600 | 1.78 | 0.68 |
| Peter Cehlarik | BOS | $3,300 | 2.20 | 0.67 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $5,500 | 4.03 | 0.73 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $5,700 | 3.39 | 0.59 |
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $5,600 | 3.27 | 0.58 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,300 | 3.22 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $5,500 | 4.03 | 0.73 |
| Marco Scandella | BUF | $3,300 | 2.11 | 0.64 |
| John Moore | BOS | $3,300 | 2.06 | 0.62 |
| Calvin de Haan | WSH | $3,000 | 1.83 | 0.61 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $8,100 | 5.28 | 0.65 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,200 | 4.74 | 0.58 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,100 | 4.45 | 0.55 |
| Linus Ullmark | BUF | $8,000 | 4.32 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $8,100 | 5.28 | 0.65 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,200 | 4.74 | 0.58 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,100 | 4.45 | 0.55 |
| Linus Ullmark | BUF | $8,000 | 4.32 | 0.54 |
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.