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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 | Eric Staal |
| W | Jonathan Huberdeau |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Taylor Hall |
| D | Steven Santini |
| D | John Moore |
| G | James Reimer |
| Util | Mirco Mueller |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 36.51 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,100 | 5.13 | 0.63 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,700 | 5.09 | 0.66 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,900 | 4.47 | 0.57 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $6,200 | 4.42 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $6,200 | 4.42 | 0.71 |
| Nico Hischier | COL | $4,900 | 3.44 | 0.70 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $4,100 | 2.86 | 0.70 |
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $3,500 | 2.40 | 0.68 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,300 | 5.99 | 0.72 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,500 | 4.66 | 0.62 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,700 | 4.61 | 0.60 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $6,200 | 4.57 | 0.74 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $6,300 | 4.14 | 0.66 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,100 | 4.13 | 0.58 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 4.06 | 0.52 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $5,800 | 4.00 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Letestu | ANA | $3,500 | 2.71 | 0.77 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $6,200 | 4.57 | 0.74 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,300 | 5.99 | 0.72 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $4,300 | 3.07 | 0.71 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $5,800 | 4.00 | 0.69 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $4,200 | 2.90 | 0.69 |
| Chris Wagner | LA | $3,200 | 2.20 | 0.69 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $3,400 | 2.33 | 0.69 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,100 | 4.55 | 0.64 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 4.53 | 0.73 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,600 | 3.95 | 0.71 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,400 | 3.93 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Santini | COL | $3,100 | 2.92 | 0.94 |
| John Moore | COL | $2,900 | 2.37 | 0.82 |
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $4,500 | 3.55 | 0.79 |
| Mirco Mueller | COL | $2,900 | 2.23 | 0.77 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,500 | 5.65 | 0.75 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,600 | 5.52 | 0.73 |
| Cory Schneider | COL | $8,300 | 5.47 | 0.66 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $7,900 | 5.33 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,500 | 5.65 | 0.75 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,600 | 5.52 | 0.73 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $7,900 | 5.33 | 0.67 |
| Cory Schneider | COL | $8,300 | 5.47 | 0.66 |
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.