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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 | Chris Wagner |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Jakob Silfverberg |
| D | Ryan McDonagh |
| D | Brent Seabrook |
| G | Corey Crawford |
| Util | Kevin Shattenkirk |
| Salary | $49,400 |
| Expected Points | 32.31 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,200 | 4.11 | 0.57 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $7,400 | 3.36 | 0.45 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,100 | 3.33 | 0.47 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,500 | 3.06 | 0.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $3,300 | 2.43 | 0.73 |
| Chris Wagner | LA | $3,300 | 2.34 | 0.71 |
| Artem Anisimov | STL | $4,800 | 2.91 | 0.61 |
| Henrik Zetterberg | TOR | $5,100 | 2.98 | 0.58 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,700 | 4.57 | 0.59 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,400 | 3.96 | 0.54 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,900 | 3.84 | 0.49 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $5,400 | 3.44 | 0.64 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $5,300 | 3.42 | 0.64 |
| Rick Nash | NYI | $5,600 | 3.38 | 0.60 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $5,800 | 3.22 | 0.55 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $6,300 | 3.13 | 0.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $4,000 | 2.63 | 0.66 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $5,400 | 3.44 | 0.64 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $5,300 | 3.42 | 0.64 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $3,700 | 2.35 | 0.64 |
| Tomas Tatar | TOR | $4,100 | 2.55 | 0.62 |
| Michael Grabner | NYI | $3,900 | 2.40 | 0.61 |
| Rick Nash | NYI | $5,600 | 3.38 | 0.60 |
| Jesper Fast | NYI | $3,200 | 1.92 | 0.60 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Shattenkirk | NYI | $5,800 | 3.71 | 0.64 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYI | $4,600 | 3.66 | 0.79 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,300 | 3.28 | 0.62 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,600 | 3.11 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McDonagh | NYI | $4,600 | 3.66 | 0.79 |
| Brent Seabrook | STL | $3,900 | 2.84 | 0.73 |
| Brady Skjei | NYI | $3,500 | 2.44 | 0.70 |
| Nick Holden | NYI | $3,000 | 2.06 | 0.69 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,000 | 5.36 | 0.67 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,200 | 5.09 | 0.62 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $7,600 | 4.98 | 0.66 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,900 | 4.31 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,000 | 5.36 | 0.67 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $7,600 | 4.98 | 0.66 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,200 | 5.09 | 0.62 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,200 | 4.02 | 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.