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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 | Oskar Sundqvist |
| C | Jonathan Toews |
| W | Teddy Blueger |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Frank Vatrano |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Thomas Greiss |
| Util | Nikita Kucherov |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 39.46 |
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 | 5.20 | 0.67 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,700 | 5.09 | 0.66 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,600 | 5.05 | 0.66 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,500 | 4.99 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $6,000 | 4.30 | 0.72 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,300 | 4.49 | 0.71 |
| Mikael Backlund | CEN | $4,800 | 3.34 | 0.70 |
| Derek Stepan | ARZ | $4,500 | 3.13 | 0.69 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,200 | 6.90 | 0.84 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,700 | 5.32 | 0.69 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,000 | 5.28 | 0.75 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 5.20 | 0.66 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,300 | 4.85 | 0.66 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,300 | 4.78 | 0.76 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,300 | 4.72 | 0.75 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,800 | 4.72 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teddy Blueger | PHI | $2,500 | 2.28 | 0.91 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,200 | 6.90 | 0.84 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $5,100 | 4.20 | 0.82 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,300 | 4.78 | 0.76 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,300 | 4.72 | 0.75 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,000 | 5.28 | 0.75 |
| Bobby Ryan | MTL | $4,300 | 3.14 | 0.73 |
| Ryan Dzingel | MTL | $4,800 | 3.51 | 0.73 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,800 | 5.54 | 0.81 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,600 | 4.91 | 0.74 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,400 | 4.34 | 0.68 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,500 | 4.23 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 3.29 | 1.32 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,800 | 5.54 | 0.81 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,600 | 4.91 | 0.74 |
| Marcus Pettersson | PHI | $3,000 | 2.17 | 0.72 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,300 | 5.28 | 0.64 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $8,100 | 5.20 | 0.64 |
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $7,800 | 4.69 | 0.60 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,600 | 4.45 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $8,100 | 5.20 | 0.64 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,300 | 5.28 | 0.64 |
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $7,800 | 4.69 | 0.60 |
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $7,200 | 4.26 | 0.59 |
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.