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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 | Brayden Schenn |
| C | Mark Scheifele |
| W | Brandon Tanev |
| W | Patrik Laine |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| D | Trevor van Riemsdyk |
| D | Justin Faulk |
| G | Keith Kinkaid |
| Util | Sebastian Aho |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 36.36 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $6,700 | 4.85 | 0.72 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $6,500 | 4.82 | 0.74 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $5,500 | 4.24 | 0.77 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,200 | 4.13 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $5,500 | 4.24 | 0.77 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $6,500 | 4.82 | 0.74 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $6,700 | 4.85 | 0.72 |
| Adam Henrique | LA | $4,500 | 3.21 | 0.71 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | COL | $12,200 | 6.16 | 0.50 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $11,600 | 5.17 | 0.45 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $11,000 | 5.02 | 0.46 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,800 | 4.88 | 0.72 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,500 | 4.86 | 0.65 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $6,100 | 3.91 | 0.64 |
| Warren Foegele | WSH | $5,100 | 3.76 | 0.74 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $6,300 | 3.69 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Tanev | PIT | $3,600 | 2.99 | 0.83 |
| Warren Foegele | WSH | $5,100 | 3.76 | 0.74 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,800 | 3.56 | 0.74 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,800 | 4.88 | 0.72 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $3,700 | 2.68 | 0.72 |
| Max Comtois | LA | $4,300 | 3.09 | 0.72 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | LA | $3,500 | 2.53 | 0.72 |
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $2,800 | 1.91 | 0.68 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $9,500 | 4.52 | 0.48 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $9,800 | 4.11 | 0.42 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $4,900 | 3.64 | 0.74 |
| Jaccob Slavin | WSH | $4,500 | 3.25 | 0.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | WSH | $2,600 | 2.21 | 0.85 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,000 | 3.20 | 0.80 |
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $3,700 | 2.81 | 0.76 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $4,900 | 3.64 | 0.74 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $8,000 | 5.26 | 0.66 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $8,100 | 5.00 | 0.62 |
| Chad Johnson | EDM | $7,700 | 4.79 | 0.62 |
| Ryan Miller | LA | $7,400 | 4.28 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $8,000 | 5.26 | 0.66 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $8,100 | 5.00 | 0.62 |
| Chad Johnson | EDM | $7,700 | 4.79 | 0.62 |
| Ryan Miller | LA | $7,400 | 4.28 | 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.