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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 | Brayden Point |
| C | Steven Stamkos |
| W | Markus Granlund |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| D | Jacob Trouba |
| D | Anton Stralman |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Util | Victor Hedman |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 38.23 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,300 | 4.85 | 0.66 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $6,800 | 4.56 | 0.67 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,400 | 4.47 | 0.60 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,300 | 4.46 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Point | DET | $4,800 | 3.92 | 0.82 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $6,800 | 4.56 | 0.67 |
| Bryan Little | PIT | $5,000 | 3.33 | 0.67 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,300 | 4.85 | 0.66 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $6,900 | 5.44 | 0.79 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,500 | 4.73 | 0.73 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,900 | 4.46 | 0.56 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,800 | 4.46 | 0.57 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,600 | 4.40 | 0.67 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,100 | 4.26 | 0.60 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $6,700 | 3.97 | 0.59 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,300 | 3.91 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $4,600 | 3.67 | 0.80 |
| Markus Granlund | WPG | $3,000 | 2.40 | 0.80 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $6,900 | 5.44 | 0.79 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,500 | 4.73 | 0.73 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $3,400 | 2.44 | 0.72 |
| Pontus Aberg | CGY | $3,100 | 2.18 | 0.70 |
| Ondrej Palat | DET | $4,900 | 3.36 | 0.69 |
| Mattias Janmark | SJ | $3,700 | 2.54 | 0.69 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,700 | 4.94 | 0.64 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,900 | 4.71 | 0.80 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,800 | 3.96 | 0.82 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $6,200 | 3.85 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,800 | 3.96 | 0.82 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,900 | 4.71 | 0.80 |
| Anton Stralman | DET | $3,200 | 2.58 | 0.80 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $3,100 | 2.33 | 0.75 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,200 | 5.93 | 0.72 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,500 | 5.64 | 0.75 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,900 | 5.21 | 0.66 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $7,600 | 5.10 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,500 | 5.64 | 0.75 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,200 | 5.93 | 0.72 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $7,400 | 5.05 | 0.68 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $7,600 | 5.10 | 0.67 |
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.