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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 | Pierre-Luc Dubois |
| C | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| D | Trevor van Riemsdyk |
| D | Josh Morrissey |
| G | Cam Ward |
| Util | Cody Ceci |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 36.03 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,400 | 5.06 | 0.68 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,800 | 4.85 | 0.62 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,600 | 4.85 | 0.64 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,200 | 4.72 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Berglund | EDM | $3,300 | 2.49 | 0.75 |
| Brian Boyle | COL | $3,500 | 2.53 | 0.72 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | TB | $4,800 | 3.30 | 0.69 |
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $3,400 | 2.33 | 0.69 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,100 | 5.76 | 0.71 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 4.76 | 0.60 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,900 | 4.72 | 0.68 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,700 | 4.39 | 0.65 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,300 | 4.17 | 0.57 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,200 | 4.12 | 0.57 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,700 | 4.09 | 0.53 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,700 | 4.02 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Duclair | ARZ | $3,200 | 2.36 | 0.74 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $3,800 | 2.78 | 0.73 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $3,800 | 2.77 | 0.73 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $4,100 | 2.96 | 0.72 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,100 | 5.76 | 0.71 |
| David Backes | BOS | $4,100 | 2.92 | 0.71 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,700 | 4.02 | 0.70 |
| Carl Hagelin | PHI | $3,000 | 2.10 | 0.70 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,700 | 4.79 | 0.71 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 4.20 | 0.58 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,100 | 4.16 | 0.68 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,200 | 3.83 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | WSH | $2,900 | 2.36 | 0.81 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $3,600 | 2.90 | 0.80 |
| Jaccob Slavin | WSH | $3,200 | 2.48 | 0.78 |
| Cody Ceci | MTL | $3,200 | 2.46 | 0.77 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,300 | 6.24 | 0.75 |
| Cam Ward | WSH | $7,600 | 5.91 | 0.78 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $7,700 | 5.48 | 0.71 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,400 | 5.35 | 0.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | WSH | $7,600 | 5.91 | 0.78 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,300 | 6.24 | 0.75 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,400 | 5.35 | 0.72 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $7,700 | 5.48 | 0.71 |
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.