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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 | Sean Couturier |
| C | Mark Scheifele |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| W | Timo Meier |
| W | Jonathan Huberdeau |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Calvin de Haan |
| G | Jaroslav Halak |
| Util | Justin Braun |
| Salary | $49,300 |
| Expected Points | 38.25 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,200 | 5.49 | 0.67 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,600 | 5.47 | 0.72 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,200 | 4.97 | 0.69 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $6,700 | 4.96 | 0.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $5,400 | 4.25 | 0.79 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $5,100 | 3.82 | 0.75 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $6,700 | 4.96 | 0.74 |
| Mikael Backlund | CEN | $4,000 | 2.91 | 0.73 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,600 | 5.41 | 0.71 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,800 | 5.30 | 0.68 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,500 | 5.17 | 0.69 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,800 | 5.08 | 0.75 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,400 | 5.05 | 0.68 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,000 | 4.78 | 0.68 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,300 | 4.73 | 0.65 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 4.65 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $5,700 | 4.49 | 0.79 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $5,900 | 4.61 | 0.78 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,800 | 5.08 | 0.75 |
| Paul Byron | CAR | $3,900 | 2.83 | 0.73 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,100 | 4.48 | 0.73 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $4,200 | 3.05 | 0.73 |
| Zach Aston-Reese | PHI | $3,500 | 2.53 | 0.72 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,600 | 5.41 | 0.71 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,700 | 5.12 | 0.76 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,400 | 4.48 | 0.70 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,600 | 4.34 | 0.66 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,300 | 4.14 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 3.08 | 1.23 |
| Calvin de Haan | WSH | $2,800 | 2.31 | 0.83 |
| Justin Braun | ATL | $2,800 | 2.23 | 0.80 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,700 | 5.12 | 0.76 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $7,900 | 5.81 | 0.74 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,900 | 5.08 | 0.64 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 5.02 | 0.60 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,200 | 4.66 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $7,900 | 5.81 | 0.74 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,900 | 5.08 | 0.64 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,500 | 4.51 | 0.60 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 5.02 | 0.60 |
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.