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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 | Derek MacKenzie |
| C | Jean-Gabriel Pageau |
| W | Joshua Ho-Sang |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Vladislav Namestnikov |
| D | Slater Koekkoek |
| D | Erik Karlsson |
| G | Malcolm Subban |
| Util | Steven Stamkos |
| Salary | $48,800 |
| Expected Points | 36.69 |
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 | 5.87 | 0.74 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,800 | 4.83 | 0.62 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $6,900 | 4.22 | 0.61 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,300 | 4.20 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek MacKenzie | CHI | $3,000 | 2.54 | 0.85 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | MTL | $3,300 | 2.63 | 0.80 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | FLA | $3,400 | 2.59 | 0.76 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,900 | 5.87 | 0.74 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,100 | 5.91 | 0.73 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,300 | 4.77 | 0.65 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,600 | 4.76 | 0.63 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,800 | 4.68 | 0.60 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,200 | 4.39 | 0.61 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,500 | 4.38 | 0.58 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | DET | $5,900 | 4.31 | 0.73 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $6,300 | 4.21 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Ho-Sang | NJ | $3,200 | 2.65 | 0.83 |
| Tomas Tatar | TOR | $4,200 | 3.27 | 0.78 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $3,100 | 2.42 | 0.78 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,100 | 5.91 | 0.73 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | DET | $5,900 | 4.31 | 0.73 |
| Trevor Lewis | VAN | $3,300 | 2.37 | 0.72 |
| Anthony Duclair | ARZ | $3,300 | 2.34 | 0.71 |
| Tobias Rieder | ARZ | $3,200 | 2.26 | 0.71 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,800 | 4.61 | 0.68 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,700 | 4.44 | 0.66 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,100 | 4.07 | 0.67 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,400 | 3.72 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slater Koekkoek | DET | $3,100 | 2.58 | 0.83 |
| Steven Santini | COL | $3,200 | 2.46 | 0.77 |
| Matt Niskanen | DAL | $3,100 | 2.35 | 0.76 |
| Mike Matheson | CHI | $3,000 | 2.24 | 0.75 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,300 | 4.99 | 0.68 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $7,400 | 4.97 | 0.67 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,300 | 4.92 | 0.59 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,200 | 4.85 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,300 | 4.99 | 0.68 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $7,400 | 4.97 | 0.67 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,200 | 4.85 | 0.67 |
| Robin Lehner | BUF | $7,000 | 4.64 | 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.