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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 | Mikael Backlund |
| C | Carl Soderberg |
| W | Matt Nieto |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Michael Frolik |
| D | Rasmus Andersson |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | Mike Smith |
| Util | Alex DeBrincat |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 37.14 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,800 | 4.99 | 0.64 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,500 | 4.94 | 0.66 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $7,300 | 4.84 | 0.66 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $6,900 | 4.17 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $4,900 | 3.83 | 0.78 |
| Ryan Donato | NSH | $2,600 | 1.98 | 0.76 |
| Mikael Backlund | CEN | $5,200 | 3.75 | 0.72 |
| Derek Ryan | CEN | $2,700 | 1.91 | 0.71 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,300 | 6.98 | 0.84 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,400 | 5.09 | 0.69 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,200 | 5.02 | 0.70 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,900 | 4.92 | 0.71 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,700 | 4.78 | 0.71 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $6,800 | 4.67 | 0.69 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,000 | 4.50 | 0.64 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,500 | 4.08 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Nieto | FLA | $2,700 | 2.37 | 0.88 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,300 | 6.98 | 0.84 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $3,900 | 3.23 | 0.83 |
| Matt Calvert | FLA | $3,300 | 2.59 | 0.78 |
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $5,300 | 3.85 | 0.73 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,700 | 4.78 | 0.71 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,900 | 4.92 | 0.71 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,200 | 5.02 | 0.70 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,600 | 4.63 | 0.70 |
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $5,700 | 3.65 | 0.64 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,400 | 3.59 | 0.66 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $5,800 | 3.56 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Andersson | CEN | $2,800 | 2.26 | 0.81 |
| Ryan Graves | FLA | $3,300 | 2.34 | 0.71 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,600 | 4.63 | 0.70 |
| Travis Hamonic | CEN | $4,500 | 3.06 | 0.68 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,400 | 5.17 | 0.61 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,000 | 4.96 | 0.62 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,600 | 4.35 | 0.57 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,700 | 3.76 | 0.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,000 | 4.96 | 0.62 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,400 | 5.17 | 0.61 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,600 | 4.35 | 0.57 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,500 | 3.74 | 0.50 |
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.