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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 | Anze Kopitar |
| C | Dylan Larkin |
| W | Dustin Brown |
| W | Tomas Hertl |
| W | Tomas Tatar |
| D | Jake Muzzin |
| D | Alec Martinez |
| G | Jimmy Howard |
| Util | Henrik Zetterberg |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 39.77 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,700 | 5.09 | 0.76 |
| Henrik Zetterberg | TOR | $6,100 | 4.42 | 0.72 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,100 | 3.94 | 0.49 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $5,100 | 3.60 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,700 | 5.09 | 0.76 |
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $3,500 | 2.56 | 0.73 |
| Henrik Zetterberg | TOR | $6,100 | 4.42 | 0.72 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $5,100 | 3.60 | 0.71 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $5,800 | 4.95 | 0.85 |
| Tomas Tatar | TOR | $4,900 | 3.56 | 0.73 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $4,300 | 3.22 | 0.75 |
| Gustav Nyquist | TOR | $4,800 | 3.21 | 0.67 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $6,500 | 3.17 | 0.49 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $5,400 | 3.13 | 0.58 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,200 | 3.12 | 0.50 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,700 | 2.97 | 0.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $5,800 | 4.95 | 0.85 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $4,300 | 3.22 | 0.75 |
| Tomas Tatar | TOR | $4,900 | 3.56 | 0.73 |
| Alex Iafallo | VAN | $3,900 | 2.77 | 0.71 |
| Justin Abdelkader | TOR | $4,200 | 2.95 | 0.70 |
| Derek Dorsett | WPG | $3,100 | 2.11 | 0.68 |
| Gustav Nyquist | TOR | $4,800 | 3.21 | 0.67 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $3,400 | 2.22 | 0.65 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,100 | 4.61 | 0.65 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $6,200 | 4.28 | 0.69 |
| Mike Green | TOR | $5,700 | 3.92 | 0.69 |
| Jake Muzzin | VAN | $4,400 | 3.70 | 0.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Muzzin | VAN | $4,400 | 3.70 | 0.84 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $3,800 | 2.84 | 0.75 |
| Justin Braun | ATL | $3,200 | 2.41 | 0.75 |
| Michael Del Zotto | WPG | $4,000 | 2.95 | 0.74 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $7,800 | 7.89 | 1.01 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,900 | 6.02 | 0.76 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $7,700 | 4.90 | 0.64 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,500 | 4.74 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $7,800 | 7.89 | 1.01 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,900 | 6.02 | 0.76 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $7,700 | 4.90 | 0.64 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,500 | 4.74 | 0.63 |
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.