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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 | Adam Lowry |
| C | Brock Nelson |
| W | Claude Giroux |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| D | Dustin Byfuglien |
| G | Sergei Bobrovsky |
| Util | Artem Anisimov |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 34.79 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,800 | 5.64 | 0.72 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,900 | 5.33 | 0.67 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,200 | 4.88 | 0.68 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,400 | 4.87 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowry | PIT | $2,900 | 2.59 | 0.89 |
| Jeff Carter | VAN | $5,400 | 4.06 | 0.75 |
| Brock Nelson | NJ | $3,200 | 2.40 | 0.75 |
| Artem Anisimov | STL | $3,200 | 2.36 | 0.74 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,800 | 5.65 | 0.72 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 4.80 | 0.62 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,300 | 4.61 | 0.63 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $7,200 | 4.45 | 0.62 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,800 | 4.45 | 0.65 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $6,500 | 4.20 | 0.65 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,700 | 4.14 | 0.62 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,300 | 4.12 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,800 | 5.65 | 0.72 |
| Ryan Carpenter | ATL | $3,100 | 2.20 | 0.71 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $3,900 | 2.69 | 0.69 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $4,200 | 2.82 | 0.67 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,100 | 4.03 | 0.66 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,800 | 4.45 | 0.65 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $6,500 | 4.20 | 0.65 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,300 | 4.12 | 0.65 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,200 | 4.21 | 0.68 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 4.20 | 0.60 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,900 | 3.92 | 0.66 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,300 | 3.74 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,300 | 3.74 | 0.70 |
| Chad Ruhwedel | PHI | $2,900 | 2.00 | 0.69 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,200 | 4.21 | 0.68 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,900 | 3.92 | 0.66 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,100 | 5.27 | 0.65 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,100 | 5.18 | 0.64 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,200 | 4.86 | 0.59 |
| Petr Mrazek | TOR | $8,000 | 4.65 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,100 | 5.27 | 0.65 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,100 | 5.18 | 0.64 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,500 | 4.58 | 0.61 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,200 | 4.86 | 0.59 |
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.