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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 | Auston Matthews |
| C | Artem Anisimov |
| W | Jonathan Huberdeau |
| W | Mike Hoffman |
| W | Dustin Brown |
| D | Andrew MacDonald |
| D | Noah Hanifin |
| G | Garret Sparks |
| Util | Aleksander Barkov |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 42.2 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,300 | 7.79 | 0.94 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,200 | 6.46 | 0.79 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,100 | 6.00 | 0.85 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $6,900 | 5.34 | 0.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,300 | 7.79 | 0.94 |
| Artem Anisimov | STL | $3,200 | 2.79 | 0.87 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $6,000 | 5.13 | 0.86 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,100 | 6.00 | 0.85 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,300 | 5.98 | 0.82 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,600 | 5.81 | 0.76 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,500 | 5.77 | 0.77 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 5.70 | 0.72 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,200 | 5.48 | 0.88 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,300 | 5.46 | 0.87 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,700 | 5.31 | 0.79 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,400 | 5.10 | 0.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,200 | 5.48 | 0.88 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,300 | 5.46 | 0.87 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $4,900 | 4.25 | 0.87 |
| Drake Batherson | MTL | $4,200 | 3.64 | 0.87 |
| Andreas Johnsson | OTT | $3,200 | 2.79 | 0.87 |
| Nikolay Goldobin | WPG | $3,000 | 2.56 | 0.85 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $2,800 | 2.36 | 0.84 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,000 | 4.96 | 0.83 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $6,700 | 4.91 | 0.73 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,100 | 4.87 | 0.80 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,800 | 4.51 | 0.66 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,400 | 4.45 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,100 | 4.87 | 0.80 |
| Noah Hanifin | CEN | $3,600 | 2.87 | 0.80 |
| David Schlemko | CAR | $3,200 | 2.43 | 0.76 |
| Andrew MacDonald | NYR | $3,100 | 2.37 | 0.76 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garret Sparks | OTT | $8,300 | 6.06 | 0.73 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,400 | 5.26 | 0.63 |
| Louis Domingue | DET | $8,200 | 5.24 | 0.64 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,500 | 4.97 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garret Sparks | OTT | $8,300 | 6.06 | 0.73 |
| Adin Hill | ARZ | $7,100 | 4.80 | 0.68 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,500 | 4.97 | 0.66 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,300 | 4.79 | 0.66 |
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.