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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 | Eric Staal |
| C | Steven Stamkos |
| W | Tom Pyatt |
| W | Alex Galchenyuk |
| W | Miikka Salomaki |
| D | Jordie Benn |
| D | Erik Karlsson |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Util | Jakub Voracek |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 37.61 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,900 | 5.80 | 0.73 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,200 | 4.50 | 0.62 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,300 | 4.50 | 0.62 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,800 | 4.37 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | MTL | $3,400 | 2.56 | 0.75 |
| Tomas Plekanec | CAR | $3,400 | 2.51 | 0.74 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,900 | 5.80 | 0.73 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $5,800 | 4.18 | 0.72 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,100 | 5.70 | 0.70 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,300 | 4.95 | 0.68 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,800 | 4.93 | 0.72 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,400 | 4.54 | 0.71 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $6,600 | 4.52 | 0.68 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $5,800 | 4.47 | 0.77 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,400 | 4.43 | 0.69 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,400 | 4.39 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Pyatt | MTL | $3,500 | 2.91 | 0.83 |
| Alex Galchenyuk | CAR | $4,300 | 3.39 | 0.79 |
| Miikka Salomaki | CGY | $3,600 | 2.80 | 0.78 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $5,800 | 4.47 | 0.77 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,800 | 4.93 | 0.72 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $4,700 | 3.40 | 0.72 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $4,800 | 3.40 | 0.71 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,400 | 4.54 | 0.71 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,000 | 5.49 | 0.78 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 4.31 | 0.62 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,600 | 4.29 | 0.77 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,400 | 4.28 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordie Benn | CAR | $3,200 | 2.61 | 0.81 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,000 | 5.49 | 0.78 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,600 | 4.29 | 0.77 |
| Steven Santini | COL | $3,100 | 2.37 | 0.76 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,900 | 5.89 | 0.75 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,700 | 5.46 | 0.71 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,100 | 5.43 | 0.67 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,600 | 5.23 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,900 | 5.89 | 0.75 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,700 | 5.46 | 0.71 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,300 | 5.09 | 0.70 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,600 | 5.23 | 0.69 |
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.