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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 | Pierre-Edouard Bellemare |
| C | Nick Schmaltz |
| W | Andrew Cogliano |
| W | Nick Foligno |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| D | Torey Krug |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Util | Nathan MacKinnon |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 35.52 |
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 | 5.34 | 0.69 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,200 | 4.94 | 0.69 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,000 | 4.41 | 0.63 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $6,700 | 4.31 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Schmaltz | STL | $3,700 | 2.79 | 0.75 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,700 | 5.34 | 0.69 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,200 | 4.94 | 0.69 |
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $3,200 | 2.13 | 0.66 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,800 | 5.21 | 0.67 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,600 | 4.95 | 0.65 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,200 | 4.82 | 0.67 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 4.77 | 0.60 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,700 | 4.51 | 0.59 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,200 | 4.32 | 0.70 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $6,800 | 4.31 | 0.63 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,000 | 4.29 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $3,200 | 2.43 | 0.76 |
| Nick Foligno | TB | $4,000 | 3.01 | 0.75 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $3,800 | 2.77 | 0.73 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,200 | 4.32 | 0.70 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $4,000 | 2.80 | 0.70 |
| Victor Rask | WSH | $3,200 | 2.21 | 0.69 |
| Victor Rask | WSH | $3,200 | 2.21 | 0.69 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,800 | 5.21 | 0.67 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,500 | 4.42 | 0.68 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $6,000 | 3.81 | 0.63 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,600 | 3.76 | 0.67 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,400 | 3.65 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,500 | 4.42 | 0.68 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,400 | 3.65 | 0.68 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,600 | 3.76 | 0.67 |
| Jaccob Slavin | WSH | $3,500 | 2.35 | 0.67 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,100 | 6.35 | 0.78 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,700 | 5.70 | 0.74 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,400 | 5.64 | 0.67 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,300 | 5.25 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,100 | 6.35 | 0.78 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,700 | 5.70 | 0.74 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,400 | 5.64 | 0.67 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,800 | 4.98 | 0.64 |
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.