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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 | Adrian Kempe |
| C | Ryan O’Reilly |
| W | Jared McCann |
| W | Jonathan Huberdeau |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| D | Tyler Myers |
| D | Roman Josi |
| G | Andrei Vasilevskiy |
| Util | Ben Chiarot |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 37.58 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,900 | 5.79 | 0.73 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,900 | 4.97 | 0.72 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,300 | 4.96 | 0.68 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,700 | 4.84 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,900 | 5.79 | 0.73 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,900 | 4.97 | 0.72 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,400 | 4.61 | 0.72 |
| Joe Thornton | ATL | $3,900 | 2.74 | 0.70 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,100 | 6.01 | 0.74 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 5.37 | 0.68 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,600 | 5.04 | 0.66 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 4.90 | 0.68 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,700 | 4.71 | 0.70 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $7,000 | 4.70 | 0.67 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,200 | 4.64 | 0.75 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,300 | 4.55 | 0.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared McCann | PHI | $4,700 | 3.87 | 0.82 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,200 | 4.64 | 0.75 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,100 | 6.01 | 0.74 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,300 | 4.55 | 0.72 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $5,500 | 3.89 | 0.71 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,700 | 4.71 | 0.70 |
| Robert Thomas | EDM | $3,100 | 2.13 | 0.69 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,200 | 4.22 | 0.68 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 4.70 | 0.76 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,800 | 4.50 | 0.66 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,900 | 4.11 | 0.70 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $6,200 | 3.96 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Myers | PIT | $3,800 | 2.99 | 0.79 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 4.70 | 0.76 |
| Ben Chiarot | PIT | $3,400 | 2.55 | 0.75 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $3,300 | 2.41 | 0.73 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,300 | 6.31 | 0.76 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,100 | 5.54 | 0.68 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,800 | 5.05 | 0.65 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,400 | 4.98 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,300 | 6.31 | 0.76 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,100 | 5.54 | 0.68 |
| Ryan Miller | LA | $7,100 | 4.73 | 0.67 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,800 | 5.05 | 0.65 |
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.