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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 | David Krejci |
| C | John Tavares |
| W | Michael Frolik |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| W | Nick Bonino |
| D | Zach Werenski |
| D | Dougie Hamilton |
| G | Carter Hutton |
| Util | Viktor Arvidsson |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 35.49 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,800 | 4.92 | 0.63 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,900 | 4.69 | 0.59 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,300 | 4.50 | 0.62 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,000 | 4.50 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Krejci | BOS | $4,300 | 3.42 | 0.80 |
| Mark Letestu | ANA | $3,200 | 2.27 | 0.71 |
| Valtteri Filppula | NYR | $3,300 | 2.29 | 0.69 |
| Victor Rask | WSH | $3,400 | 2.31 | 0.68 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,000 | 5.31 | 0.66 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,400 | 4.95 | 0.67 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 4.67 | 0.60 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,400 | 4.40 | 0.69 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,300 | 4.26 | 0.58 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,400 | 4.12 | 0.56 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $6,700 | 4.09 | 0.61 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,500 | 4.05 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $3,900 | 2.91 | 0.74 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,200 | 2.30 | 0.72 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $3,800 | 2.69 | 0.71 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,400 | 4.40 | 0.69 |
| Jakub Vrana | DAL | $3,500 | 2.42 | 0.69 |
| Sam Bennett | CEN | $3,200 | 2.19 | 0.68 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,400 | 4.95 | 0.67 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $4,200 | 2.81 | 0.67 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | TB | $5,600 | 4.34 | 0.78 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,300 | 4.30 | 0.68 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,500 | 4.28 | 0.66 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,600 | 4.10 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | TB | $5,600 | 4.34 | 0.78 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $4,400 | 3.25 | 0.74 |
| Dmitry Orlov | DAL | $3,600 | 2.61 | 0.73 |
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,100 | 2.22 | 0.72 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,000 | 5.44 | 0.68 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,200 | 5.42 | 0.66 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $7,600 | 5.42 | 0.71 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,400 | 5.40 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $7,600 | 5.42 | 0.71 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $7,900 | 5.37 | 0.68 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,000 | 5.44 | 0.68 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,800 | 5.23 | 0.67 |
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.