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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 | Tyler Johnson |
| C | Chris Wagner |
| W | Jaden Schwartz |
| W | Mike Hoffman |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| D | David Schlemko |
| D | Colton Parayko |
| G | Andrei Vasilevskiy |
| Util | Brayden Schenn |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 33.47 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,000 | 3.92 | 0.56 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,600 | 3.86 | 0.58 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,800 | 3.68 | 0.47 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $6,300 | 3.64 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Johnson | DET | $3,300 | 2.20 | 0.67 |
| Chris Wagner | LA | $3,400 | 2.25 | 0.66 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | FLA | $3,300 | 2.07 | 0.63 |
| Tomas Plekanec | CAR | $3,300 | 2.09 | 0.63 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,600 | 5.01 | 0.66 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,000 | 3.96 | 0.49 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,000 | 3.86 | 0.55 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $6,500 | 3.84 | 0.59 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $6,200 | 3.79 | 0.61 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,900 | 3.57 | 0.60 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $6,000 | 3.48 | 0.58 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,800 | 3.43 | 0.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,600 | 5.01 | 0.66 |
| Vladimir Sobotka | EDM | $3,800 | 2.50 | 0.66 |
| Dmitrij Jaskin | EDM | $3,100 | 2.01 | 0.65 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | MTL | $3,300 | 2.12 | 0.64 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,000 | 3.13 | 0.63 |
| Alexander Steen | EDM | $5,100 | 3.21 | 0.63 |
| J.T. Compher | FLA | $3,300 | 2.04 | 0.62 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $4,700 | 2.93 | 0.62 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,700 | 3.70 | 0.55 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,200 | 3.65 | 0.59 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,900 | 3.60 | 0.61 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $4,900 | 3.48 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Schlemko | CAR | $3,000 | 3.37 | 1.12 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $4,900 | 3.48 | 0.71 |
| Dan Girardi | DET | $3,100 | 2.06 | 0.66 |
| Cody Ceci | MTL | $3,100 | 2.05 | 0.66 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,100 | 5.67 | 0.70 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 5.44 | 0.68 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $7,900 | 5.22 | 0.66 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,300 | 5.12 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,100 | 5.67 | 0.70 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 5.44 | 0.68 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $7,900 | 5.22 | 0.66 |
| Mike Condon | MTL | $7,200 | 4.64 | 0.64 |
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.