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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 | Jonathan Toews |
| C | Derek Ryan |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Evander Kane |
| W | Mattias Janmark |
| D | Brent Burns |
| D | Esa Lindell |
| G | Jake Allen |
| Util | Erik Karlsson |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 42.48 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,800 | 6.04 | 0.89 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $11,400 | 5.43 | 0.48 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,700 | 5.25 | 0.78 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,300 | 5.03 | 0.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,800 | 6.04 | 0.89 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,300 | 5.03 | 0.80 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,700 | 5.25 | 0.78 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $6,600 | 4.94 | 0.75 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,300 | 8.38 | 1.15 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $12,300 | 6.61 | 0.54 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,400 | 5.68 | 0.89 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,600 | 5.66 | 0.86 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,500 | 5.48 | 0.73 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $7,200 | 4.95 | 0.69 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,200 | 4.85 | 0.78 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,300 | 4.70 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,300 | 8.38 | 1.15 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,400 | 5.68 | 0.89 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,600 | 5.66 | 0.86 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $5,000 | 3.97 | 0.79 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,200 | 4.85 | 0.78 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $4,700 | 3.63 | 0.77 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $5,200 | 3.84 | 0.74 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,500 | 5.48 | 0.73 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,600 | 6.12 | 0.93 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $5,800 | 5.06 | 0.87 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,500 | 4.71 | 0.72 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $10,500 | 4.14 | 0.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,600 | 6.12 | 0.93 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $5,800 | 5.06 | 0.87 |
| Esa Lindell | SJ | $4,100 | 3.03 | 0.74 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,500 | 4.71 | 0.72 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Rittich | CEN | $8,300 | 4.88 | 0.59 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $7,900 | 4.46 | 0.56 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,500 | 4.43 | 0.59 |
| Cam Ward | STL | $7,700 | 4.40 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Rittich | CEN | $8,300 | 4.88 | 0.59 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,500 | 4.43 | 0.59 |
| Cam Ward | STL | $7,700 | 4.40 | 0.57 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $7,900 | 4.46 | 0.56 |
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.