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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 | Vinnie Hinostroza |
| C | John Tavares |
| W | Dominik Simon |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| D | Trevor van Riemsdyk |
| D | Cody Ceci |
| G | Andrei Vasilevskiy |
| Util | Victor Hedman |
| Salary | $48,200 |
| Expected Points | 34.27 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,500 | 5.00 | 0.67 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,700 | 4.68 | 0.61 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,800 | 4.65 | 0.60 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,200 | 4.43 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Hinostroza | STL | $3,200 | 2.56 | 0.80 |
| Brian Boyle | COL | $3,300 | 2.40 | 0.73 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,500 | 5.00 | 0.67 |
| Marcus Sorensen | ATL | $2,900 | 1.93 | 0.67 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,000 | 5.04 | 0.63 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,200 | 4.39 | 0.61 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,000 | 4.34 | 0.62 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,700 | 4.08 | 0.53 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,500 | 4.01 | 0.62 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,400 | 3.99 | 0.54 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,700 | 3.84 | 0.57 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,300 | 3.82 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominik Simon | PHI | $2,800 | 2.20 | 0.78 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $3,100 | 2.37 | 0.76 |
| Alex Killorn | DET | $3,300 | 2.47 | 0.75 |
| Andrew Ladd | NJ | $3,400 | 2.48 | 0.73 |
| David Backes | BOS | $3,900 | 2.82 | 0.72 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $3,900 | 2.80 | 0.72 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $3,700 | 2.67 | 0.72 |
| Bobby Ryan | MTL | $3,600 | 2.60 | 0.72 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,600 | 4.63 | 0.70 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,100 | 4.57 | 0.64 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,700 | 3.98 | 0.59 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,200 | 3.88 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | WSH | $2,900 | 2.39 | 0.82 |
| Cody Ceci | MTL | $3,100 | 2.44 | 0.79 |
| Jaccob Slavin | WSH | $3,300 | 2.51 | 0.76 |
| Justin Braun | ATL | $3,200 | 2.45 | 0.76 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,400 | 6.22 | 0.74 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,200 | 5.83 | 0.71 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,900 | 5.78 | 0.73 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,300 | 5.42 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,400 | 6.22 | 0.74 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,900 | 5.78 | 0.73 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,200 | 5.83 | 0.71 |
| Ryan Miller | LA | $7,100 | 4.75 | 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.