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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 | Vinnie Hinostroza |
| C | Brayden Schenn |
| W | Daniel Sedin |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| W | Patrik Laine |
| D | Deryk Engelland |
| D | Brent Seabrook |
| G | Malcolm Subban |
| Util | Patrick Kane |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 32.65 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,600 | 3.92 | 0.59 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,000 | 3.83 | 0.55 |
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $7,100 | 3.62 | 0.51 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $6,400 | 3.58 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Hinostroza | STL | $3,200 | 2.34 | 0.73 |
| Sam Gagner | WPG | $3,100 | 2.18 | 0.70 |
| Mikael Backlund | CEN | $4,500 | 2.89 | 0.64 |
| Henrik Sedin | WPG | $3,600 | 2.23 | 0.62 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,300 | 4.45 | 0.61 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,600 | 4.43 | 0.58 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,800 | 4.13 | 0.61 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $6,900 | 3.87 | 0.56 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $6,000 | 3.58 | 0.60 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,700 | 3.39 | 0.51 |
| Jason Zucker | NSH | $6,200 | 3.37 | 0.54 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,800 | 3.28 | 0.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $3,800 | 2.70 | 0.71 |
| Sam Bennett | CEN | $3,100 | 2.09 | 0.67 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $3,900 | 2.58 | 0.66 |
| Thomas Vanek | WPG | $3,200 | 2.06 | 0.64 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $4,300 | 2.67 | 0.62 |
| Markus Granlund | WPG | $3,100 | 1.94 | 0.62 |
| Alexander Steen | EDM | $4,800 | 2.91 | 0.61 |
| Dmitrij Jaskin | EDM | $3,600 | 2.21 | 0.61 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $5,500 | 3.38 | 0.61 |
| Ryan Suter | NSH | $5,400 | 3.09 | 0.57 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $4,800 | 3.07 | 0.64 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $4,700 | 2.97 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Seabrook | STL | $3,900 | 2.74 | 0.70 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $4,800 | 3.07 | 0.64 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $3,400 | 2.14 | 0.63 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $4,700 | 2.97 | 0.63 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Crawford | STL | $7,900 | 5.35 | 0.68 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,500 | 4.52 | 0.60 |
| Alex Stalock | NSH | $7,400 | 4.30 | 0.58 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,200 | 4.17 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Crawford | STL | $7,900 | 5.35 | 0.68 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,500 | 4.52 | 0.60 |
| Alex Stalock | NSH | $7,400 | 4.30 | 0.58 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,200 | 4.17 | 0.58 |
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.