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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 | Frans Nielsen |
| C | Mika Zibanejad |
| W | Chris Kreider |
| W | Pavel Buchnevich |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| D | Alex Goligoski |
| D | Dustin Byfuglien |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Util | Clayton Keller |
| Salary | $48,500 |
| Expected Points | 31.96 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,700 | 3.83 | 0.57 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,200 | 3.47 | 0.48 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $5,600 | 3.35 | 0.60 |
| Henrik Zetterberg | TOR | $5,900 | 3.32 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $3,600 | 2.50 | 0.69 |
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $4,200 | 2.74 | 0.65 |
| Christian Dvorak | ARZ | $3,400 | 2.23 | 0.65 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $5,600 | 3.35 | 0.60 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,100 | 4.12 | 0.58 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $4,800 | 3.56 | 0.74 |
| Clayton Keller | ARZ | $5,700 | 3.52 | 0.62 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,300 | 3.18 | 0.44 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $5,500 | 3.17 | 0.58 |
| Gustav Nyquist | TOR | $5,200 | 3.14 | 0.60 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | NYI | $4,200 | 3.05 | 0.73 |
| Tomas Tatar | TOR | $4,900 | 2.99 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $4,800 | 3.56 | 0.74 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | NYI | $4,200 | 3.05 | 0.73 |
| Michael Grabner | NYI | $3,600 | 2.25 | 0.63 |
| Max Domi | ARZ | $4,500 | 2.78 | 0.62 |
| Clayton Keller | ARZ | $5,700 | 3.52 | 0.62 |
| Tomas Tatar | TOR | $4,900 | 2.99 | 0.61 |
| Gustav Nyquist | TOR | $5,200 | 3.14 | 0.60 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $5,500 | 3.17 | 0.58 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,700 | 3.61 | 0.63 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | NYI | $5,200 | 3.06 | 0.59 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,800 | 2.99 | 0.62 |
| Mike Green | TOR | $5,300 | 2.95 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Goligoski | ARZ | $3,200 | 2.31 | 0.72 |
| Brady Skjei | NYI | $3,300 | 2.20 | 0.67 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYI | $4,500 | 2.91 | 0.65 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | ARZ | $4,300 | 2.75 | 0.64 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,500 | 5.46 | 0.73 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $8,200 | 5.06 | 0.62 |
| Alex Stalock | NSH | $7,800 | 4.95 | 0.63 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,400 | 4.13 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,500 | 5.46 | 0.73 |
| Alex Stalock | NSH | $7,800 | 4.95 | 0.63 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $8,200 | 5.06 | 0.62 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,400 | 4.13 | 0.56 |
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.