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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 | Bryan Little |
| C | Jonathan Toews |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Michael Frolik |
| W | Alex DeBrincat |
| D | Filip Hronek |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Util | Sean Kuraly |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 35.57 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,400 | 4.98 | 0.67 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,100 | 4.77 | 0.67 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $7,200 | 4.47 | 0.62 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $6,800 | 4.34 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Little | PIT | $4,300 | 2.89 | 0.67 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,100 | 4.77 | 0.67 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,400 | 4.98 | 0.67 |
| Mikael Backlund | CEN | $4,700 | 3.12 | 0.66 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,000 | 6.93 | 0.87 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,800 | 4.86 | 0.71 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,700 | 4.45 | 0.66 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,600 | 4.32 | 0.65 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,700 | 4.02 | 0.60 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 4.01 | 0.56 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $6,700 | 4.00 | 0.60 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $5,600 | 3.64 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,000 | 6.93 | 0.87 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $3,300 | 2.67 | 0.81 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,800 | 4.86 | 0.71 |
| Matt Nieto | FLA | $2,600 | 1.81 | 0.69 |
| Sean Kuraly | BOS | $2,900 | 1.97 | 0.68 |
| Chris Wagner | BOS | $2,600 | 1.75 | 0.67 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,700 | 4.45 | 0.66 |
| Matt Calvert | FLA | $3,200 | 2.12 | 0.66 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,500 | 4.47 | 0.69 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $6,000 | 3.57 | 0.59 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $5,700 | 3.48 | 0.61 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,100 | 3.24 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Hronek | TOR | $2,800 | 2.09 | 0.74 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,500 | 4.47 | 0.69 |
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $3,400 | 2.23 | 0.65 |
| Rasmus Andersson | CEN | $2,700 | 1.72 | 0.64 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,000 | 4.29 | 0.54 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,100 | 4.22 | 0.52 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,200 | 4.10 | 0.57 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $7,500 | 3.77 | 0.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,200 | 4.10 | 0.57 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,000 | 4.29 | 0.54 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,100 | 4.22 | 0.52 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $7,500 | 3.77 | 0.50 |
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.