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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 | Jack Eichel |
| C | Ryan Getzlaf |
| W | Dale Weise |
| W | Evander Kane |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| D | Michael Del Zotto |
| D | David Schlemko |
| G | Anthony Stolarz |
| Util | Marc-Edouard Vlasic |
| Salary | $48,600 |
| Expected Points | 40.84 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Getzlaf | ANA | $6,600 | 5.09 | 0.77 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,500 | 4.64 | 0.62 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,400 | 4.58 | 0.55 |
| Sean Monahan | CGY | $6,300 | 4.31 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Dvorak | ARZ | $3,600 | 3.08 | 0.86 |
| Sean Couturier | PHI | $4,000 | 3.35 | 0.84 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | ANA | $6,600 | 5.09 | 0.77 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | NYI | $3,700 | 2.61 | 0.71 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $7,800 | 5.35 | 0.69 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,200 | 4.90 | 0.79 |
| Jeff Skinner | CAR | $6,100 | 4.63 | 0.76 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,200 | 4.62 | 0.56 |
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $5,300 | 4.53 | 0.85 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $7,700 | 4.21 | 0.55 |
| Brayden Schenn | PHI | $5,400 | 4.12 | 0.76 |
| Ondrej Palat | TB | $5,500 | 4.08 | 0.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Weise | PHI | $3,400 | 3.14 | 0.92 |
| Brock Boeser | VAN | $3,200 | 2.72 | 0.85 |
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $5,300 | 4.53 | 0.85 |
| Kris Versteeg | CGY | $3,600 | 2.97 | 0.82 |
| Sven Andrighetto | COL | $3,900 | 3.08 | 0.79 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $3,800 | 3.00 | 0.79 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,200 | 4.90 | 0.79 |
| Brayden Schenn | PHI | $5,400 | 4.12 | 0.76 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | STL | $6,100 | 4.20 | 0.69 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $6,400 | 3.99 | 0.62 |
| Victor Hedman | TB | $6,900 | 3.85 | 0.56 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | WSH | $5,500 | 3.84 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Del Zotto | PHI | $3,400 | 3.13 | 0.92 |
| David Schlemko | SJ | $3,300 | 2.90 | 0.88 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | SJ | $3,900 | 3.35 | 0.86 |
| Alexander Edler | VAN | $3,900 | 3.35 | 0.86 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Stolarz | PHI | $6,500 | 8.34 | 1.28 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | MET | $7,600 | 7.52 | 0.99 |
| Jake Allen | STL | $7,800 | 7.48 | 0.96 |
| Brian Elliott | CGY | $7,900 | 6.86 | 0.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Stolarz | PHI | $6,500 | 8.34 | 1.28 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | MET | $7,600 | 7.52 | 0.99 |
| Kari Lehtonen | DAL | $6,900 | 6.70 | 0.97 |
| Jake Allen | STL | $7,800 | 7.48 | 0.96 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.