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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 | Dylan Larkin |
| C | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| W | Sam Reinhart |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| D | Kevin Connauton |
| D | Justin Schultz |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Util | Filip Forsberg |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 43.92 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,700 | 6.11 | 0.79 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,500 | 5.98 | 0.80 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,600 | 5.97 | 0.79 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,400 | 5.29 | 0.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $5,400 | 4.90 | 0.91 |
| Patrik Berglund | BUF | $4,000 | 3.55 | 0.89 |
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $4,100 | 3.44 | 0.84 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,400 | 5.29 | 0.83 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,100 | 6.41 | 0.90 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,200 | 5.96 | 0.83 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,500 | 5.89 | 0.91 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,700 | 5.73 | 0.86 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 5.54 | 0.71 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,400 | 5.39 | 0.84 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,900 | 5.33 | 0.90 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,800 | 5.09 | 0.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $4,400 | 4.56 | 1.04 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,500 | 5.89 | 0.91 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,900 | 5.33 | 0.90 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,100 | 6.41 | 0.90 |
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $3,000 | 2.60 | 0.87 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,700 | 5.73 | 0.86 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,400 | 5.39 | 0.84 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,200 | 5.96 | 0.83 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $6,300 | 4.49 | 0.71 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,700 | 4.44 | 0.78 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,200 | 4.05 | 0.65 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $5,400 | 3.96 | 0.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Connauton | ARZ | $2,700 | 2.59 | 0.96 |
| Justin Schultz | PHI | $3,500 | 3.20 | 0.91 |
| Brian Dumoulin | PHI | $2,900 | 2.58 | 0.89 |
| Joe Hicketts | TOR | $2,900 | 2.54 | 0.88 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,100 | 6.25 | 0.77 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,400 | 6.13 | 0.73 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,300 | 5.62 | 0.77 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,100 | 5.31 | 0.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,100 | 6.25 | 0.77 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,300 | 5.62 | 0.77 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,100 | 5.31 | 0.75 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,400 | 6.13 | 0.73 |
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.