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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 | Aleksander Barkov |
| C | Tomas Hertl |
| W | Jamie McGinn |
| W | Josh Leivo |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| D | Jon Merrill |
| D | Shea Theodore |
| G | Juuse Saros |
| Util | Brent Burns |
| Salary | $49,400 |
| Expected Points | 40.15 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,400 | 5.57 | 0.75 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $11,500 | 5.56 | 0.48 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $0 | 4.84 | 0.00 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,700 | 4.82 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,000 | 4.76 | 0.79 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,400 | 5.57 | 0.75 |
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $5,000 | 3.72 | 0.74 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $5,800 | 4.15 | 0.71 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,300 | 6.66 | 0.91 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $12,200 | 6.31 | 0.52 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,600 | 5.06 | 0.77 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,800 | 5.06 | 0.74 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,900 | 5.03 | 0.73 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,300 | 4.76 | 0.65 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,800 | 4.70 | 0.69 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,400 | 4.70 | 0.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie McGinn | CHI | $3,200 | 3.07 | 0.96 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,300 | 6.66 | 0.91 |
| Josh Leivo | WPG | $2,700 | 2.45 | 0.91 |
| Antoine Roussel | WPG | $3,100 | 2.72 | 0.88 |
| Daniel Sprong | LA | $2,800 | 2.32 | 0.83 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,600 | 5.06 | 0.77 |
| Ryan Donato | NSH | $3,500 | 2.69 | 0.77 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $3,600 | 2.71 | 0.75 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,900 | 5.74 | 0.83 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,000 | 4.45 | 0.74 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $10,500 | 4.09 | 0.39 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $5,800 | 3.75 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,900 | 5.74 | 0.83 |
| Nikita Zadorov | FLA | $2,800 | 2.13 | 0.76 |
| Mark Pysyk | CHI | $2,500 | 1.90 | 0.76 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,000 | 4.45 | 0.74 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $7,800 | 5.19 | 0.67 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,800 | 4.67 | 0.60 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,700 | 4.57 | 0.59 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,800 | 4.51 | 0.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $7,800 | 5.19 | 0.67 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,800 | 4.67 | 0.60 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,700 | 4.57 | 0.59 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | NYI | $7,200 | 3.87 | 0.54 |
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.