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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 | Phillip Danault |
| C | Radek Faksa |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Evander Kane |
| W | Jake Guentzel |
| D | Jay Bouwmeester |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Robin Lehner |
| Util | Bryan Rust |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 38.18 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,800 | 5.70 | 0.73 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,400 | 5.44 | 0.73 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,900 | 5.35 | 0.68 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,800 | 4.92 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Danault | CAR | $4,500 | 3.55 | 0.79 |
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $6,400 | 4.79 | 0.75 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,400 | 5.44 | 0.73 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,800 | 5.70 | 0.73 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,000 | 6.62 | 0.83 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,300 | 5.70 | 0.78 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,000 | 5.13 | 0.73 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,400 | 5.13 | 0.80 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,000 | 4.81 | 0.69 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,700 | 4.77 | 0.62 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,700 | 4.73 | 0.71 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $5,900 | 4.71 | 0.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,000 | 6.62 | 0.83 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,400 | 5.13 | 0.80 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $5,900 | 4.71 | 0.80 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,300 | 5.70 | 0.78 |
| Ryan Dzingel | MTL | $5,300 | 3.96 | 0.75 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,000 | 5.13 | 0.73 |
| James van Riemsdyk | NYR | $5,500 | 3.95 | 0.72 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $5,000 | 3.57 | 0.71 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,800 | 5.31 | 0.78 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,700 | 4.30 | 0.64 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,100 | 4.19 | 0.69 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,000 | 4.06 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,800 | 5.31 | 0.78 |
| Tyler Myers | PIT | $3,600 | 2.59 | 0.72 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,000 | 3.56 | 0.71 |
| Jay Bouwmeester | EDM | $2,800 | 1.96 | 0.70 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,200 | 5.74 | 0.70 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,300 | 5.52 | 0.67 |
| Antti Niemi | CAR | $8,300 | 5.38 | 0.65 |
| Carter Hart | NYR | $8,100 | 4.85 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,200 | 5.74 | 0.70 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,300 | 5.52 | 0.67 |
| Antti Niemi | CAR | $8,300 | 5.38 | 0.65 |
| Carter Hart | NYR | $8,100 | 4.85 | 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.