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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 Bozak |
| C | Nazem Kadri |
| W | Dmitrij Jaskin |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Joe Pavelski |
| D | Kris Russell |
| D | Jordan Oesterle |
| G | Corey Crawford |
| Util | Brayden Schenn |
| Salary | $48,400 |
| Expected Points | 32.08 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,700 | 4.14 | 0.54 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,700 | 4.05 | 0.60 |
| Nazem Kadri | OTT | $6,100 | 3.62 | 0.59 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,400 | 3.50 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $3,500 | 2.77 | 0.79 |
| Mark Letestu | ANA | $3,200 | 2.32 | 0.72 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | STL | $3,200 | 1.95 | 0.61 |
| Christian Dvorak | ARZ | $3,300 | 1.97 | 0.60 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,000 | 4.54 | 0.57 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,800 | 4.39 | 0.56 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $5,600 | 3.51 | 0.63 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,000 | 3.14 | 0.52 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $5,700 | 3.13 | 0.55 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $5,200 | 3.06 | 0.59 |
| Alexander Steen | EDM | $5,000 | 3.02 | 0.60 |
| Jason Zucker | NSH | $6,100 | 2.95 | 0.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dmitrij Jaskin | EDM | $3,200 | 2.40 | 0.75 |
| Jujhar Khaira | ANA | $3,200 | 2.28 | 0.71 |
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $3,200 | 2.24 | 0.70 |
| Connor Brown | OTT | $3,600 | 2.43 | 0.68 |
| Vladimir Sobotka | EDM | $4,200 | 2.82 | 0.67 |
| Leo Komarov | OTT | $3,200 | 2.11 | 0.66 |
| Anthony Duclair | ARZ | $3,200 | 2.10 | 0.65 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $5,600 | 3.51 | 0.63 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,800 | 4.29 | 0.63 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $4,600 | 3.39 | 0.74 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $5,300 | 3.34 | 0.63 |
| Duncan Keith | STL | $5,100 | 3.12 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Russell | ANA | $3,900 | 3.02 | 0.77 |
| Jordan Oesterle | STL | $3,000 | 2.31 | 0.77 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $4,600 | 3.39 | 0.74 |
| Jake Gardiner | OTT | $3,800 | 2.78 | 0.73 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,400 | 5.86 | 0.70 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,200 | 5.62 | 0.68 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,700 | 4.87 | 0.63 |
| Scott Wedgewood | ARZ | $6,900 | 4.57 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,400 | 5.86 | 0.70 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,200 | 5.62 | 0.68 |
| Scott Wedgewood | ARZ | $6,900 | 4.57 | 0.66 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,700 | 4.87 | 0.63 |
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.