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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 | Mikko Koivu |
| C | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| W | Dustin Brown |
| W | Jason Zucker |
| D | Jacob Trouba |
| D | John Carlson |
| G | Jonathan Quick |
| Util | Seth Jones |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 34.49 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $12,200 | 5.01 | 0.41 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $11,500 | 4.58 | 0.40 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,500 | 4.54 | 0.70 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,300 | 4.04 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Koivu | NSH | $3,600 | 2.64 | 0.73 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,500 | 4.54 | 0.70 |
| Nick Foligno | TB | $4,100 | 2.77 | 0.68 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $5,400 | 3.67 | 0.68 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $10,200 | 4.84 | 0.47 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $9,900 | 4.82 | 0.49 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 4.62 | 0.59 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,300 | 4.52 | 0.62 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,500 | 4.23 | 0.65 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,100 | 4.06 | 0.57 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,900 | 4.02 | 0.58 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $9,600 | 3.77 | 0.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $5,100 | 3.65 | 0.71 |
| Trevor Lewis | VAN | $2,900 | 1.98 | 0.68 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $3,300 | 2.26 | 0.68 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,500 | 4.23 | 0.65 |
| Tanner Pearson | VAN | $4,000 | 2.61 | 0.65 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $5,200 | 3.34 | 0.64 |
| Charlie Coyle | NSH | $3,300 | 2.13 | 0.64 |
| Jason Zucker | NSH | $4,800 | 3.02 | 0.63 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,700 | 4.09 | 0.72 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,500 | 3.94 | 0.72 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $8,800 | 3.89 | 0.44 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,900 | 3.64 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,100 | 3.04 | 0.74 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,500 | 3.94 | 0.72 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,700 | 4.09 | 0.72 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,200 | 3.52 | 0.68 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,500 | 5.56 | 0.65 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $7,900 | 5.34 | 0.68 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $7,800 | 5.30 | 0.68 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,500 | 4.84 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,000 | 4.84 | 0.69 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $7,800 | 5.30 | 0.68 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $7,900 | 5.34 | 0.68 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,500 | 4.84 | 0.65 |
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.