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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 | Kevin Hayes |
| C | Frans Nielsen |
| W | Tyler Bertuzzi |
| W | Vinnie Hinostroza |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| D | Duncan Keith |
| D | Mike Green |
| G | Henrik Lundqvist |
| Util | Dylan Larkin |
| Salary | $44,600 |
| Expected Points | 28.39 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,400 | 3.28 | 0.51 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,700 | 3.16 | 0.47 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,000 | 3.02 | 0.50 |
| Henrik Zetterberg | TOR | $5,300 | 2.88 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $3,300 | 2.35 | 0.71 |
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $3,100 | 2.14 | 0.69 |
| David Desharnais | NYI | $3,200 | 1.77 | 0.55 |
| Henrik Zetterberg | TOR | $5,300 | 2.88 | 0.54 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,100 | 4.39 | 0.54 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $6,100 | 3.22 | 0.53 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $5,200 | 3.08 | 0.59 |
| Gustav Nyquist | TOR | $4,800 | 2.80 | 0.58 |
| Rick Nash | NYI | $5,600 | 2.77 | 0.49 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $5,500 | 2.77 | 0.50 |
| Michael Grabner | NYI | $4,500 | 2.70 | 0.60 |
| Tomas Tatar | TOR | $4,400 | 2.65 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bertuzzi | TOR | $2,800 | 2.17 | 0.78 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | STL | $3,100 | 2.13 | 0.69 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $3,800 | 2.44 | 0.64 |
| Jimmy Vesey | NYI | $3,300 | 2.12 | 0.64 |
| Justin Abdelkader | TOR | $3,200 | 2.03 | 0.63 |
| Bobby Ryan | MTL | $3,600 | 2.24 | 0.62 |
| Darren Helm | TOR | $3,100 | 1.91 | 0.62 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | MTL | $3,100 | 1.88 | 0.61 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,900 | 3.76 | 0.54 |
| Mike Green | TOR | $4,600 | 3.17 | 0.69 |
| Duncan Keith | STL | $4,900 | 3.07 | 0.63 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYI | $4,600 | 2.97 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Green | TOR | $4,600 | 3.17 | 0.69 |
| Danny DeKeyser | TOR | $2,900 | 1.89 | 0.65 |
| Jordan Oesterle | STL | $3,500 | 2.23 | 0.64 |
| Brent Seabrook | STL | $3,700 | 2.36 | 0.64 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,300 | 5.69 | 0.68 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $7,800 | 5.17 | 0.66 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $7,400 | 4.20 | 0.57 |
| Jared Coreau | TOR | $6,500 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,300 | 5.69 | 0.68 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $7,800 | 5.17 | 0.66 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $7,400 | 4.20 | 0.57 |
| Jared Coreau | TOR | $6,500 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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.