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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 | Mika Zibanejad |
| C | Jack Eichel |
| W | Sven Andrighetto |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| D | Kris Russell |
| D | Anton Stralman |
| G | Jaroslav Halak |
| Util | Olli Maatta |
| Salary | $48,600 |
| Expected Points | 34.99 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,400 | 5.20 | 0.62 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,600 | 4.76 | 0.63 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,200 | 4.64 | 0.64 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,000 | 4.58 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Burmistrov | WPG | $3,100 | 2.41 | 0.78 |
| Nazem Kadri | OTT | $4,900 | 3.27 | 0.67 |
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $4,600 | 3.08 | 0.67 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $4,600 | 3.10 | 0.67 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 5.13 | 0.65 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,700 | 4.89 | 0.63 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,200 | 4.71 | 0.65 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,100 | 4.69 | 0.66 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,700 | 4.35 | 0.76 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,300 | 4.33 | 0.69 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,900 | 4.28 | 0.62 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,300 | 4.20 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sven Andrighetto | FLA | $3,600 | 2.91 | 0.81 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,700 | 4.35 | 0.76 |
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $4,500 | 3.28 | 0.73 |
| Jonny Brodzinski | VAN | $2,600 | 1.91 | 0.73 |
| Jason Pominville | BUF | $4,100 | 2.95 | 0.72 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | CAR | $3,700 | 2.55 | 0.69 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | MTL | $3,600 | 2.50 | 0.69 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,300 | 4.33 | 0.69 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,700 | 4.25 | 0.55 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,100 | 4.17 | 0.68 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 4.08 | 0.66 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,500 | 3.95 | 0.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Russell | ANA | $3,400 | 3.11 | 0.91 |
| Anton Stralman | DET | $3,100 | 2.51 | 0.81 |
| Olli Maatta | PHI | $3,000 | 2.35 | 0.78 |
| Brady Skjei | NYI | $3,500 | 2.71 | 0.77 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,600 | 5.96 | 0.78 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,800 | 5.82 | 0.75 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $7,800 | 5.82 | 0.75 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $8,500 | 5.80 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,600 | 5.96 | 0.78 |
| Scott Darling | WSH | $7,100 | 5.57 | 0.78 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,300 | 5.57 | 0.76 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $7,800 | 5.82 | 0.75 |
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.