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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 | John Tavares |
| C | Evgeni Malkin |
| W | Sebastian Aho |
| W | J.T. Compher |
| W | Taylor Hall |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| G | Ben Bishop |
| Util | Brent Burns |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 35.47 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,700 | 5.14 | 0.67 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,200 | 4.96 | 0.69 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,500 | 4.95 | 0.66 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $6,900 | 4.68 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Rask | WSH | $3,600 | 2.64 | 0.73 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,200 | 4.96 | 0.69 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $6,900 | 4.68 | 0.68 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,700 | 5.14 | 0.67 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,000 | 4.66 | 0.67 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,600 | 4.64 | 0.61 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $6,900 | 4.39 | 0.64 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,400 | 4.36 | 0.59 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,200 | 4.06 | 0.56 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $6,800 | 4.04 | 0.59 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,300 | 4.03 | 0.55 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,100 | 3.98 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $3,000 | 2.52 | 0.84 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $3,000 | 2.52 | 0.84 |
| J.T. Compher | FLA | $3,200 | 2.37 | 0.74 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,000 | 2.90 | 0.73 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $3,900 | 2.82 | 0.72 |
| Nick Bjugstad | CHI | $3,800 | 2.57 | 0.68 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,000 | 4.66 | 0.67 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $4,200 | 2.81 | 0.67 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 4.86 | 0.68 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,600 | 3.84 | 0.58 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,400 | 3.82 | 0.60 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,000 | 3.64 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $3,000 | 2.52 | 0.84 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $3,000 | 2.52 | 0.84 |
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,700 | 2.79 | 0.75 |
| Jaccob Slavin | WSH | $3,500 | 2.56 | 0.73 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,000 | 5.79 | 0.72 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,200 | 5.76 | 0.70 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,800 | 5.65 | 0.72 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,400 | 5.31 | 0.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,000 | 5.79 | 0.72 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,800 | 5.65 | 0.72 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,400 | 5.31 | 0.72 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,200 | 5.76 | 0.70 |
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.