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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 | Mikko Koivu |
| C | Steven Stamkos |
| W | Joshua Ho-Sang |
| W | Vladislav Namestnikov |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| D | Steven Santini |
| D | Ryan Suter |
| G | Carter Hutton |
| Util | Justin Faulk |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 38.53 |
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 | 6.11 | 0.77 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,000 | 4.80 | 0.60 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,900 | 4.45 | 0.56 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,100 | 4.22 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,900 | 6.11 | 0.77 |
| Mikko Koivu | NSH | $4,900 | 3.51 | 0.72 |
| Tyler Johnson | DET | $3,300 | 2.34 | 0.71 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | FLA | $3,400 | 2.36 | 0.69 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,200 | 6.11 | 0.75 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,900 | 4.97 | 0.72 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,600 | 4.63 | 0.61 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,500 | 4.39 | 0.59 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | DET | $5,800 | 4.34 | 0.75 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,400 | 4.16 | 0.65 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $5,100 | 4.03 | 0.79 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $5,700 | 4.00 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Ho-Sang | NJ | $3,100 | 2.47 | 0.80 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $5,100 | 4.03 | 0.79 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,200 | 6.11 | 0.75 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | DET | $5,800 | 4.34 | 0.75 |
| Michael Grabner | NYI | $3,700 | 2.78 | 0.75 |
| Devin Shore | SJ | $4,100 | 3.03 | 0.74 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,900 | 4.97 | 0.72 |
| Danton Heinen | BOS | $3,900 | 2.81 | 0.72 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $5,000 | 3.95 | 0.79 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $5,700 | 3.90 | 0.68 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,300 | 3.87 | 0.61 |
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $5,000 | 3.83 | 0.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Santini | COL | $3,200 | 2.75 | 0.86 |
| Ryan Suter | NSH | $4,600 | 3.82 | 0.83 |
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $5,000 | 3.95 | 0.79 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,500 | 3.56 | 0.79 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $7,600 | 5.86 | 0.77 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,100 | 5.73 | 0.71 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $7,500 | 5.68 | 0.76 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,900 | 5.60 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $7,600 | 5.86 | 0.77 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $7,500 | 5.68 | 0.76 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,500 | 5.32 | 0.71 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,900 | 5.60 | 0.71 |
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.