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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 | Victor Rask |
| C | Lars Eller |
| W | Denis Malgin |
| W | Trevor Lewis |
| W | Patrik Laine |
| D | Erik Karlsson |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Roberto Luongo |
| Util | Joe Pavelski |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 35.36 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,600 | 4.77 | 0.63 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,800 | 4.64 | 0.68 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,900 | 4.61 | 0.67 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $7,100 | 4.36 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Rask | WSH | $3,200 | 2.37 | 0.74 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $3,300 | 2.36 | 0.71 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,800 | 4.64 | 0.68 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,900 | 4.61 | 0.67 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,500 | 4.77 | 0.64 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,600 | 4.67 | 0.61 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,900 | 4.31 | 0.62 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,200 | 4.21 | 0.58 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $7,100 | 4.11 | 0.58 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | CHI | $6,900 | 4.08 | 0.59 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,200 | 3.99 | 0.64 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,300 | 3.86 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denis Malgin | CHI | $3,500 | 2.88 | 0.82 |
| Trevor Lewis | VAN | $3,300 | 2.65 | 0.80 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $3,100 | 2.19 | 0.70 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $3,500 | 2.40 | 0.68 |
| Tobias Rieder | ARZ | $3,000 | 2.00 | 0.67 |
| Alex Iafallo | VAN | $3,700 | 2.43 | 0.66 |
| Charles Hudon | CAR | $3,300 | 2.17 | 0.66 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $5,200 | 3.39 | 0.65 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 4.71 | 0.65 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,200 | 4.06 | 0.65 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,500 | 4.05 | 0.62 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,800 | 3.87 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $3,000 | 2.13 | 0.71 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,800 | 3.87 | 0.67 |
| Michal Kempny | STL | $2,800 | 1.88 | 0.67 |
| Matt Niskanen | DAL | $3,600 | 2.36 | 0.66 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,400 | 6.92 | 0.82 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,100 | 6.27 | 0.77 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,300 | 5.58 | 0.67 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,500 | 5.24 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,400 | 6.92 | 0.82 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,100 | 6.27 | 0.77 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $7,300 | 4.96 | 0.68 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,300 | 5.58 | 0.67 |
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.