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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.
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $6,700 | ||
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $4,700 | ||
| Eric Staal | NSH | $5,000 | ||
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $5,200 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $6,700 | ||
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $4,700 | ||
| Eric Staal | NSH | $5,000 | ||
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $5,200 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,000 | ||
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $4,700 | ||
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $4,900 | ||
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $5,100 | ||
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $5,300 | ||
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $5,500 | ||
| Patrick Kane | STL | $5,900 | ||
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,200 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,000 | ||
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $4,700 | ||
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $4,900 | ||
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $5,100 | ||
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $5,300 | ||
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $5,500 | ||
| Patrick Kane | STL | $5,900 | ||
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,200 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,500 | ||
| Mike Green | TOR | $3,900 | ||
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | ARZ | $4,000 | ||
| Zach Werenski | TB | $4,100 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,500 | ||
| Mike Green | TOR | $3,900 | ||
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | ARZ | $4,000 | ||
| Zach Werenski | TB | $4,100 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $6,500 | ||
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $6,300 | ||
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $6,200 | ||
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $6,100 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $6,500 | ||
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $6,300 | ||
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $6,200 | ||
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $6,100 |
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.