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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 | Patrik Berglund |
| C | Jack Eichel |
| W | Alex Killorn |
| W | Mikael Granlund |
| W | Tyler Johnson |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| D | Joe Morrow |
| G | Carter Hutton |
| Util | Brent Burns |
| Salary | $46,800 |
| Expected Points | 32.94 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,300 | 4.96 | 0.68 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,400 | 4.41 | 0.60 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,500 | 4.24 | 0.57 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,200 | 4.11 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Berglund | EDM | $3,200 | 2.35 | 0.73 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,300 | 4.96 | 0.68 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | MTL | $3,200 | 2.11 | 0.66 |
| Zack Smith | MTL | $3,100 | 2.03 | 0.65 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,400 | 4.32 | 0.58 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,700 | 4.30 | 0.56 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,100 | 4.21 | 0.59 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $6,200 | 4.03 | 0.65 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $6,900 | 3.98 | 0.58 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,700 | 3.95 | 0.59 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,300 | 3.90 | 0.53 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,000 | 3.88 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Killorn | DET | $3,600 | 2.60 | 0.72 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | CGY | $3,300 | 2.27 | 0.69 |
| Tyler Johnson | DET | $5,300 | 3.52 | 0.66 |
| Nino Niederreiter | NSH | $4,600 | 3.03 | 0.66 |
| Yanni Gourde | DET | $4,500 | 2.97 | 0.66 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $6,200 | 4.03 | 0.65 |
| Charlie Coyle | NSH | $3,900 | 2.54 | 0.65 |
| Wayne Simmonds | NYR | $5,200 | 3.31 | 0.64 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 4.89 | 0.67 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,500 | 4.23 | 0.65 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,400 | 3.93 | 0.61 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $5,900 | 3.84 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,000 | 2.51 | 0.84 |
| Joe Morrow | CAR | $2,900 | 2.20 | 0.76 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 4.89 | 0.67 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,200 | 3.50 | 0.67 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,000 | 5.88 | 0.73 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,500 | 5.68 | 0.67 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,400 | 5.16 | 0.61 |
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,900 | 5.03 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,000 | 5.88 | 0.73 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,500 | 5.68 | 0.67 |
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,900 | 5.03 | 0.64 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $6,900 | 4.34 | 0.63 |
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.