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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 | Jeff Carter |
| C | Anze Kopitar |
| W | Justin Bailey |
| W | Artturi Lehkonen |
| W | Denis Malgin |
| D | Roman Josi |
| D | Torey Krug |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Util | Viktor Arvidsson |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 34.11 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,700 | 4.74 | 0.62 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,700 | 4.23 | 0.63 |
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $7,500 | 4.20 | 0.56 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,100 | 3.90 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Cullen | NSH | $2,900 | 1.85 | 0.64 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,200 | 2.02 | 0.63 |
| Jeff Carter | VAN | $6,100 | 3.83 | 0.63 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,700 | 4.23 | 0.63 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,100 | 4.50 | 0.63 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,700 | 4.36 | 0.65 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,800 | 4.11 | 0.60 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | CHI | $7,000 | 4.01 | 0.57 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,600 | 4.00 | 0.61 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,200 | 3.84 | 0.53 |
| Nick Bjugstad | CHI | $5,800 | 3.56 | 0.61 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,400 | 3.42 | 0.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artturi Lehkonen | CAR | $3,800 | 2.76 | 0.73 |
| Justin Bailey | BUF | $2,800 | 2.05 | 0.73 |
| Denis Malgin | CHI | $3,300 | 2.19 | 0.66 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,700 | 4.36 | 0.65 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,100 | 4.50 | 0.63 |
| Charles Hudon | CAR | $3,000 | 1.90 | 0.63 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $5,200 | 3.24 | 0.62 |
| Nino Niederreiter | NSH | $4,200 | 2.59 | 0.62 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,300 | 4.33 | 0.69 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $6,000 | 3.92 | 0.65 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,700 | 3.78 | 0.66 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,900 | 3.67 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,300 | 4.33 | 0.69 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,700 | 3.78 | 0.66 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $6,000 | 3.92 | 0.65 |
| Kevin Connauton | ARZ | $2,900 | 1.88 | 0.65 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,400 | 6.58 | 0.78 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,200 | 5.52 | 0.67 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,400 | 5.49 | 0.74 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,500 | 5.02 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,400 | 6.58 | 0.78 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,400 | 5.49 | 0.74 |
| Antti Niemi | CHI | $6,900 | 4.70 | 0.68 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,200 | 5.52 | 0.67 |
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.