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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 | Steven Stamkos |
| C | Tyler Bozak |
| W | Michael Cammalleri |
| W | James van Riemsdyk |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| D | Trevor van Riemsdyk |
| D | Jordie Benn |
| G | Andrei Vasilevskiy |
| Util | Erik Karlsson |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 36.46 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,700 | 5.37 | 0.70 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,500 | 4.35 | 0.58 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,800 | 4.18 | 0.54 |
| Nazem Kadri | OTT | $6,000 | 4.15 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $4,000 | 2.95 | 0.74 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $5,100 | 3.66 | 0.72 |
| J.T. Compher | FLA | $3,200 | 2.29 | 0.72 |
| Adam Lowry | PIT | $3,300 | 2.35 | 0.71 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,000 | 5.45 | 0.68 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,400 | 4.79 | 0.65 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,600 | 4.76 | 0.63 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $6,700 | 4.50 | 0.67 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,600 | 4.38 | 0.66 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $6,600 | 4.38 | 0.66 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,100 | 4.36 | 0.61 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,900 | 4.26 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $3,300 | 2.56 | 0.78 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $5,400 | 4.14 | 0.77 |
| Alex Galchenyuk | CAR | $4,100 | 3.07 | 0.75 |
| Paul Byron | CAR | $3,400 | 2.36 | 0.69 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,000 | 5.45 | 0.68 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $5,000 | 3.39 | 0.68 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $6,700 | 4.50 | 0.67 |
| Sven Baertschi | WPG | $4,200 | 2.82 | 0.67 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,100 | 5.18 | 0.73 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,800 | 4.53 | 0.67 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $6,000 | 4.26 | 0.71 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,600 | 3.92 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | WSH | $3,000 | 2.59 | 0.86 |
| Jordie Benn | CAR | $3,200 | 2.49 | 0.78 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $3,500 | 2.64 | 0.75 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,100 | 5.18 | 0.73 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,100 | 5.73 | 0.71 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,000 | 5.63 | 0.70 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,900 | 5.59 | 0.71 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,000 | 5.50 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,100 | 5.73 | 0.71 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,900 | 5.59 | 0.71 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,000 | 5.63 | 0.70 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,000 | 5.50 | 0.69 |
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.