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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 | Brayden Point |
| C | Steven Stamkos |
| W | Christopher DiDomenico |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| D | Trevor van Riemsdyk |
| D | Justin Faulk |
| G | Cam Ward |
| Util | Drew Doughty |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 37.71 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,900 | 5.43 | 0.69 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $6,900 | 4.78 | 0.69 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,400 | 4.66 | 0.63 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,300 | 4.60 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Point | DET | $4,800 | 3.71 | 0.77 |
| Jason Spezza | SJ | $3,800 | 2.81 | 0.74 |
| Tyler Johnson | DET | $3,500 | 2.50 | 0.71 |
| Christian Dvorak | ARZ | $3,400 | 2.38 | 0.70 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,300 | 5.42 | 0.65 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,200 | 4.91 | 0.68 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,100 | 4.79 | 0.78 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 4.58 | 0.59 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 4.51 | 0.63 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,900 | 4.50 | 0.65 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $7,000 | 4.24 | 0.61 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,000 | 4.11 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher DiDomenico | MTL | $3,600 | 2.94 | 0.82 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,100 | 4.79 | 0.78 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $4,200 | 3.02 | 0.72 |
| Tanner Pearson | VAN | $4,100 | 2.97 | 0.72 |
| Josh Jooris | WSH | $2,900 | 2.09 | 0.72 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $4,300 | 3.07 | 0.71 |
| Josh Anderson | TB | $3,800 | 2.66 | 0.70 |
| Andrew Ladd | NJ | $3,300 | 2.33 | 0.70 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,100 | 5.01 | 0.71 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,500 | 4.14 | 0.75 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,000 | 4.04 | 0.67 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,100 | 4.01 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | WSH | $3,000 | 2.46 | 0.82 |
| Jake Muzzin | VAN | $4,700 | 3.59 | 0.76 |
| Alec Martinez | VAN | $4,200 | 3.21 | 0.76 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,500 | 4.14 | 0.75 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | WSH | $7,200 | 5.91 | 0.82 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,300 | 5.83 | 0.70 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,200 | 5.74 | 0.70 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $6,900 | 5.41 | 0.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | WSH | $7,200 | 5.91 | 0.82 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $6,900 | 5.41 | 0.78 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,300 | 5.31 | 0.73 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,500 | 5.37 | 0.72 |
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.