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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 | Matt Duchene |
| C | Joe Pavelski |
| W | Jake Virtanen |
| W | Mark Stone |
| W | Drake Batherson |
| D | Brent Burns |
| D | Alexander Edler |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Util | Bo Horvat |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 38.89 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $5,700 | 5.34 | 0.94 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,100 | 4.85 | 0.80 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $5,500 | 4.66 | 0.85 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,700 | 4.54 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $5,700 | 5.34 | 0.94 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $5,500 | 4.66 | 0.85 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $4,500 | 3.84 | 0.85 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,100 | 4.85 | 0.80 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $8,100 | 5.22 | 0.64 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,100 | 5.08 | 0.72 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,200 | 4.84 | 0.78 |
| Brady Tkachuk | MTL | $6,600 | 4.70 | 0.71 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,300 | 4.54 | 0.62 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,500 | 4.53 | 0.60 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,600 | 4.46 | 0.59 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,400 | 4.31 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Virtanen | WPG | $3,100 | 2.66 | 0.86 |
| Drake Batherson | MTL | $4,700 | 3.78 | 0.80 |
| Ryan Dzingel | MTL | $4,500 | 3.62 | 0.80 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,200 | 4.84 | 0.78 |
| Sam Gagner | WPG | $3,200 | 2.47 | 0.77 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,100 | 3.77 | 0.74 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,100 | 5.08 | 0.72 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $4,300 | 3.08 | 0.72 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,800 | 4.90 | 0.72 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $6,500 | 4.74 | 0.73 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $5,000 | 3.90 | 0.78 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,700 | 3.72 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Fedun | SJ | $3,100 | 2.65 | 0.85 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $5,000 | 3.90 | 0.78 |
| Alex Biega | WPG | $3,200 | 2.45 | 0.77 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $6,500 | 4.74 | 0.73 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,400 | 4.97 | 0.59 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,200 | 4.95 | 0.60 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,300 | 4.95 | 0.60 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,500 | 4.63 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,500 | 4.63 | 0.62 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,200 | 4.95 | 0.60 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,300 | 4.95 | 0.60 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $7,100 | 4.23 | 0.60 |
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.