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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 | Auston Matthews |
| W | Alex Killorn |
| W | Tyler Johnson |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| D | Brent Seabrook |
| D | Dan Girardi |
| G | James Reimer |
| Util | Victor Hedman |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 33.83 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,900 | 4.80 | 0.61 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,800 | 4.47 | 0.57 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $6,900 | 3.89 | 0.56 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $6,500 | 3.74 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $4,200 | 2.92 | 0.70 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $4,900 | 3.21 | 0.65 |
| Markus Granlund | WPG | $3,100 | 2.03 | 0.65 |
| Derek Stepan | ARZ | $4,800 | 3.09 | 0.64 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,100 | 5.41 | 0.67 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,500 | 4.72 | 0.63 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 4.67 | 0.61 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,100 | 4.17 | 0.59 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,800 | 4.07 | 0.60 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,300 | 3.84 | 0.61 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,700 | 3.74 | 0.56 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,400 | 3.66 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Killorn | DET | $3,400 | 2.46 | 0.72 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $4,000 | 2.80 | 0.70 |
| David Backes | BOS | $4,100 | 2.78 | 0.68 |
| Marcus Sorensen | ATL | $3,000 | 2.04 | 0.68 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,000 | 2.66 | 0.67 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,100 | 5.41 | 0.67 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $3,900 | 2.55 | 0.65 |
| Michael Raffl | NYR | $3,300 | 2.15 | 0.65 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 4.60 | 0.64 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,700 | 4.46 | 0.66 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,600 | 3.63 | 0.65 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,700 | 3.40 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Seabrook | STL | $3,800 | 2.68 | 0.71 |
| Dan Girardi | DET | $3,100 | 2.22 | 0.71 |
| Derek Forbort | VAN | $2,900 | 2.00 | 0.69 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,700 | 4.46 | 0.66 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,300 | 5.84 | 0.70 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 5.79 | 0.69 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,300 | 5.42 | 0.74 |
| Brian Elliott | NYR | $8,000 | 5.21 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,300 | 5.42 | 0.74 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,300 | 5.84 | 0.70 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 5.79 | 0.69 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,500 | 5.01 | 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.