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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 | Jean-Gabriel Pageau |
| W | Christopher DiDomenico |
| W | Mark Stone |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| D | Radko Gudas |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Sergei Bobrovsky |
| Util | Marc-Edouard Vlasic |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 36.52 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,800 | 5.43 | 0.70 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,900 | 4.58 | 0.66 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,000 | 4.50 | 0.64 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,900 | 4.37 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | MTL | $3,800 | 2.78 | 0.73 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,800 | 5.43 | 0.70 |
| Tyler Johnson | DET | $3,700 | 2.60 | 0.70 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $4,200 | 2.80 | 0.67 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,200 | 5.56 | 0.68 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,000 | 4.63 | 0.66 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,300 | 3.97 | 0.54 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,600 | 3.94 | 0.60 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,700 | 3.91 | 0.58 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,400 | 3.89 | 0.53 |
| Wayne Simmonds | NYR | $6,500 | 3.80 | 0.58 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,800 | 3.73 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher DiDomenico | MTL | $2,800 | 2.80 | 1.00 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $3,900 | 2.81 | 0.72 |
| Brock Nelson | NJ | $3,900 | 2.79 | 0.72 |
| Jason Spezza | SJ | $3,900 | 2.69 | 0.69 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,200 | 5.56 | 0.68 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $3,600 | 2.40 | 0.67 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,000 | 4.63 | 0.66 |
| Ondrej Palat | DET | $4,500 | 2.95 | 0.66 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 5.29 | 0.76 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,100 | 4.60 | 0.65 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,800 | 3.75 | 0.65 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,000 | 3.62 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radko Gudas | NYR | $3,300 | 2.57 | 0.78 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 5.29 | 0.76 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $3,500 | 2.63 | 0.75 |
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $3,500 | 2.49 | 0.71 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,000 | 5.95 | 0.74 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,800 | 5.83 | 0.75 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $7,800 | 5.34 | 0.68 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,700 | 5.26 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,800 | 5.83 | 0.75 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,000 | 5.95 | 0.74 |
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,200 | 5.19 | 0.72 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,500 | 5.13 | 0.68 |
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.