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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 | Carl Soderberg |
| C | John Tavares |
| W | Andreas Johnsson |
| W | Matt Calvert |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| D | Roman Josi |
| D | Ryan Graves |
| G | Andrei Vasilevskiy |
| Util | Miles Wood |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 38.3 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,800 | 5.27 | 0.68 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,700 | 5.20 | 0.68 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,500 | 5.19 | 0.69 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,600 | 5.02 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $5,300 | 4.21 | 0.79 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,000 | 2.12 | 0.71 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,500 | 5.19 | 0.69 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,800 | 5.27 | 0.68 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,700 | 6.01 | 0.78 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,900 | 4.82 | 0.70 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,100 | 4.65 | 0.65 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $6,200 | 4.26 | 0.69 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,700 | 4.20 | 0.63 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,400 | 4.15 | 0.65 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $5,700 | 3.87 | 0.68 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,500 | 3.85 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas Johnsson | OTT | $4,400 | 3.63 | 0.83 |
| Matt Calvert | FLA | $3,000 | 2.41 | 0.80 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,700 | 6.01 | 0.78 |
| Miles Wood | COL | $4,100 | 3.14 | 0.77 |
| Antoine Roussel | WPG | $2,800 | 2.10 | 0.75 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $4,900 | 3.63 | 0.74 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,900 | 4.82 | 0.70 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $6,200 | 4.26 | 0.69 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,500 | 4.73 | 0.73 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,800 | 3.71 | 0.55 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,000 | 3.36 | 0.56 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,900 | 3.34 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Graves | FLA | $3,200 | 2.40 | 0.75 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,500 | 4.73 | 0.73 |
| Troy Stecher | WPG | $3,000 | 2.15 | 0.72 |
| Alex Biega | WPG | $3,400 | 2.37 | 0.70 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,500 | 7.01 | 0.82 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,300 | 5.45 | 0.66 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,100 | 5.02 | 0.62 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,700 | 4.79 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,500 | 7.01 | 0.82 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,300 | 5.45 | 0.66 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $7,600 | 4.70 | 0.62 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,100 | 5.02 | 0.62 |
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.