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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 | Vincent Trocheck |
| C | Sean Monahan |
| W | Johnny Gaudreau |
| W | Michael Frolik |
| W | Teuvo Teravainen |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | Linus Ullmark |
| Util | Matthew Tkachuk |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 40.36 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,400 | 5.33 | 0.72 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,000 | 5.30 | 0.76 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,800 | 4.95 | 0.63 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,100 | 4.74 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $2,500 | 3.03 | 1.21 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,000 | 5.30 | 0.76 |
| Phillip Danault | CAR | $4,600 | 3.34 | 0.73 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,400 | 5.33 | 0.72 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,700 | 6.58 | 0.85 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,500 | 5.24 | 0.70 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 5.15 | 0.65 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,200 | 4.97 | 0.69 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,100 | 4.95 | 0.70 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,500 | 4.78 | 0.73 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,400 | 4.71 | 0.74 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,800 | 4.49 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,700 | 6.58 | 0.85 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,400 | 4.71 | 0.74 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $5,400 | 3.92 | 0.73 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,500 | 4.78 | 0.73 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $4,300 | 3.09 | 0.72 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $4,900 | 3.55 | 0.72 |
| Tanner Pearson | PHI | $3,600 | 2.53 | 0.70 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,500 | 5.24 | 0.70 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,600 | 5.27 | 0.80 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,500 | 4.46 | 0.69 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $6,100 | 3.84 | 0.63 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 3.82 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 3.82 | 1.53 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,600 | 5.27 | 0.80 |
| Calvin de Haan | WSH | $3,300 | 2.42 | 0.73 |
| Jakob Chychrun | ARZ | $4,100 | 2.86 | 0.70 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,900 | 4.87 | 0.62 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,100 | 4.82 | 0.59 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,100 | 4.78 | 0.59 |
| Linus Ullmark | BUF | $7,500 | 4.64 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | BUF | $7,500 | 4.64 | 0.62 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,900 | 4.87 | 0.62 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,100 | 4.78 | 0.59 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,100 | 4.82 | 0.59 |
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.