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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 | Travis Zajac |
| C | Cody Eakin |
| W | Vinnie Hinostroza |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Jonathan Marchessault |
| D | Steven Santini |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Util | Brent Burns |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 34.75 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,500 | 4.81 | 0.64 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,200 | 4.67 | 0.65 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,700 | 4.46 | 0.58 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $6,900 | 4.41 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Zajac | COL | $3,100 | 2.25 | 0.72 |
| Tomas Plekanec | CAR | $3,300 | 2.17 | 0.66 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,200 | 4.67 | 0.65 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $6,700 | 4.33 | 0.65 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,100 | 5.38 | 0.66 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,500 | 4.75 | 0.63 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 4.53 | 0.57 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,100 | 4.43 | 0.62 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,100 | 4.37 | 0.62 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,600 | 4.15 | 0.63 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,500 | 3.97 | 0.61 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,500 | 3.89 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Hinostroza | STL | $3,700 | 2.63 | 0.71 |
| Alex Killorn | DET | $3,500 | 2.45 | 0.70 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $3,800 | 2.61 | 0.69 |
| Nick Foligno | TB | $4,200 | 2.77 | 0.66 |
| Travis Konecny | NYR | $3,500 | 2.30 | 0.66 |
| Michael Raffl | NYR | $3,200 | 2.10 | 0.66 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,100 | 5.38 | 0.66 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,500 | 4.75 | 0.63 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 4.81 | 0.69 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,700 | 4.43 | 0.66 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,600 | 3.64 | 0.65 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,300 | 3.38 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Santini | COL | $3,200 | 2.52 | 0.79 |
| Justin Braun | ATL | $3,200 | 2.25 | 0.70 |
| Andy Greene | COL | $3,100 | 2.17 | 0.70 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 4.81 | 0.69 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 5.82 | 0.71 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,900 | 5.61 | 0.71 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,800 | 5.52 | 0.71 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,400 | 5.41 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondrej Pavelec | NYI | $7,100 | 5.35 | 0.75 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,900 | 5.61 | 0.71 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 5.82 | 0.71 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,800 | 5.52 | 0.71 |
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.