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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 | Nathan MacKinnon |
| C | Steven Stamkos |
| W | Daniel Sedin |
| W | Ryan Callahan |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| D | Radko Gudas |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| G | Andrei Vasilevskiy |
| Util | Brandon Sutter |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 33.92 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,500 | 5.19 | 0.69 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,300 | 4.44 | 0.61 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,700 | 3.86 | 0.58 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $6,200 | 3.76 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,500 | 5.19 | 0.69 |
| Brandon Sutter | WPG | $3,100 | 2.10 | 0.68 |
| Sam Gagner | WPG | $2,800 | 1.82 | 0.65 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $3,700 | 2.32 | 0.63 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,800 | 5.19 | 0.67 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 4.95 | 0.63 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,100 | 4.00 | 0.56 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $5,700 | 3.60 | 0.63 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,300 | 3.56 | 0.57 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $5,800 | 3.55 | 0.61 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,400 | 3.43 | 0.54 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $6,100 | 3.24 | 0.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $4,100 | 3.13 | 0.76 |
| Ryan Callahan | DET | $2,900 | 2.15 | 0.74 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,800 | 5.19 | 0.67 |
| Jeff Carter | VAN | $3,700 | 2.47 | 0.67 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $3,900 | 2.49 | 0.64 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 4.95 | 0.63 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $5,700 | 3.60 | 0.63 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $5,800 | 3.55 | 0.61 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,600 | 4.26 | 0.65 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $6,100 | 3.71 | 0.61 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,200 | 3.45 | 0.56 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $6,000 | 3.33 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radko Gudas | NYR | $2,900 | 2.11 | 0.73 |
| Michal Kempny | STL | $2,700 | 1.84 | 0.68 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,600 | 4.26 | 0.65 |
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,500 | 2.27 | 0.65 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $7,700 | 5.35 | 0.69 |
| Petr Mrazek | TOR | $8,100 | 4.96 | 0.61 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,300 | 4.80 | 0.58 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,300 | 4.59 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $7,700 | 5.35 | 0.69 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,300 | 4.59 | 0.63 |
| Petr Mrazek | TOR | $8,100 | 4.96 | 0.61 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,200 | 4.17 | 0.58 |
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.