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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 | Steven Stamkos |
| C | William Karlsson |
| W | Jared McCann |
| W | Oliver Bjorkstrand |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| D | Ryan McDonagh |
| D | Ben Chiarot |
| G | Robin Lehner |
| Util | Mark Stone |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 34.72 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,100 | 4.68 | 0.66 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,300 | 4.04 | 0.55 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,100 | 3.94 | 0.65 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,200 | 3.83 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Cirelli | DET | $4,000 | 2.83 | 0.71 |
| Nick Bjugstad | PHI | $3,700 | 2.64 | 0.71 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,100 | 4.68 | 0.66 |
| Valtteri Filppula | NJ | $3,200 | 2.11 | 0.66 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,700 | 5.17 | 0.67 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,000 | 4.31 | 0.62 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,300 | 3.86 | 0.61 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,500 | 3.74 | 0.68 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $5,900 | 3.73 | 0.63 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,800 | 3.61 | 0.62 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,000 | 3.51 | 0.59 |
| David Perron | EDM | $5,100 | 3.41 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared McCann | PHI | $3,500 | 2.72 | 0.78 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $4,300 | 3.27 | 0.76 |
| Marcus Sorensen | ATL | $2,600 | 1.90 | 0.73 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $4,000 | 2.77 | 0.69 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,500 | 3.74 | 0.68 |
| David Perron | EDM | $5,100 | 3.41 | 0.67 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,700 | 5.17 | 0.67 |
| Robert Thomas | EDM | $2,700 | 1.82 | 0.67 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 4.18 | 0.60 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,300 | 4.06 | 0.64 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,000 | 3.80 | 0.63 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,000 | 3.53 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McDonagh | DET | $4,600 | 3.39 | 0.74 |
| Ben Chiarot | PIT | $3,100 | 2.26 | 0.73 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,000 | 3.53 | 0.71 |
| Marcus Pettersson | PHI | $2,500 | 1.72 | 0.69 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,000 | 5.37 | 0.67 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,400 | 5.00 | 0.68 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,300 | 4.88 | 0.67 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,900 | 4.75 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,400 | 5.00 | 0.68 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,300 | 4.88 | 0.67 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,000 | 5.37 | 0.67 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,900 | 4.75 | 0.60 |
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.