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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 | John Tavares |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Patrick Maroon |
| W | Alexander Kerfoot |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| D | Justin Braun |
| G | Andrei Vasilevskiy |
| Util | Dougie Hamilton |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 34.22 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,900 | 4.89 | 0.62 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,600 | 4.77 | 0.63 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,200 | 4.75 | 0.66 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,700 | 4.65 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Spezza | SJ | $3,200 | 2.23 | 0.70 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $5,400 | 3.74 | 0.69 |
| Mark Letestu | ANA | $3,100 | 2.12 | 0.68 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,200 | 4.75 | 0.66 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,100 | 4.98 | 0.61 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,500 | 4.15 | 0.55 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,300 | 4.00 | 0.63 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $7,000 | 3.79 | 0.54 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,200 | 3.74 | 0.60 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $6,700 | 3.70 | 0.55 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $6,800 | 3.63 | 0.53 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $6,600 | 3.63 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Maroon | ANA | $3,800 | 2.87 | 0.76 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | FLA | $3,200 | 2.33 | 0.73 |
| Sam Bennett | CEN | $3,200 | 2.33 | 0.73 |
| Drake Caggiula | ANA | $3,200 | 2.30 | 0.72 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $3,300 | 2.33 | 0.71 |
| Andrew Ladd | NJ | $3,600 | 2.52 | 0.70 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $3,700 | 2.43 | 0.66 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $5,200 | 3.40 | 0.65 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 4.46 | 0.62 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,800 | 3.87 | 0.57 |
| Zach Werenski | TB | $5,500 | 3.35 | 0.61 |
| Erik Johnson | FLA | $5,200 | 3.32 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,200 | 2.70 | 0.84 |
| Justin Braun | ATL | $3,200 | 2.38 | 0.74 |
| Josh Manson | LA | $3,200 | 2.35 | 0.73 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $4,600 | 3.31 | 0.72 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,300 | 5.99 | 0.72 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,400 | 5.36 | 0.64 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,400 | 5.32 | 0.72 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,400 | 5.15 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,300 | 5.99 | 0.72 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,400 | 5.32 | 0.72 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,400 | 5.14 | 0.69 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,400 | 5.36 | 0.64 |
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.