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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 | Eric Fehr |
| C | Eric Staal |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| W | Calle Jarnkrok |
| W | Taylor Hall |
| D | Brett Pesce |
| D | Justin Faulk |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Util | Nathan MacKinnon |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 34.83 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,700 | 5.45 | 0.71 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $7,100 | 4.55 | 0.64 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,000 | 4.34 | 0.62 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,900 | 4.34 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Fehr | OTT | $2,800 | 2.20 | 0.79 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,700 | 5.45 | 0.71 |
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $3,200 | 2.23 | 0.70 |
| Travis Zajac | COL | $3,300 | 2.17 | 0.66 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,300 | 4.65 | 0.64 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,200 | 4.51 | 0.73 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,700 | 4.12 | 0.53 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $6,500 | 4.06 | 0.62 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,800 | 3.97 | 0.58 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | CHI | $6,300 | 3.96 | 0.63 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $7,100 | 3.95 | 0.56 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $6,500 | 3.95 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,200 | 4.51 | 0.73 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | CGY | $3,500 | 2.57 | 0.73 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $3,200 | 2.22 | 0.69 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,200 | 2.87 | 0.68 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $3,500 | 2.38 | 0.68 |
| Nick Foligno | TB | $3,900 | 2.57 | 0.66 |
| Victor Rask | WSH | $3,300 | 2.19 | 0.66 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,300 | 4.65 | 0.64 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 4.62 | 0.63 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,700 | 3.87 | 0.68 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $6,000 | 3.63 | 0.60 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,400 | 3.54 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $2,900 | 2.12 | 0.73 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,700 | 3.87 | 0.68 |
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,600 | 2.42 | 0.67 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,400 | 3.54 | 0.66 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,800 | 5.74 | 0.74 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,300 | 5.59 | 0.67 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,100 | 5.39 | 0.66 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,900 | 5.23 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,800 | 5.74 | 0.74 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,300 | 5.59 | 0.67 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,100 | 5.39 | 0.66 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,900 | 5.23 | 0.66 |
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.