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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 | Mika Zibanejad |
| C | Jonathan Toews |
| W | Alex DeBrincat |
| W | Ondrej Palat |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| D | Brandon Davidson |
| D | Zach Bogosian |
| G | Ryan Miller |
| Util | Brayden Point |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 31.47 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,500 | 4.09 | 0.63 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $6,900 | 3.97 | 0.57 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $5,700 | 3.79 | 0.66 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $6,700 | 3.73 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $5,700 | 3.79 | 0.66 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,500 | 4.09 | 0.63 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $6,900 | 3.97 | 0.57 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $6,700 | 3.73 | 0.56 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,400 | 4.47 | 0.60 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $6,800 | 3.86 | 0.57 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,100 | 3.84 | 0.63 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,100 | 3.83 | 0.54 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $6,000 | 3.74 | 0.62 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,200 | 3.55 | 0.57 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $5,800 | 3.28 | 0.56 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $5,200 | 2.89 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,100 | 3.84 | 0.63 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $6,000 | 3.74 | 0.62 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $4,000 | 2.49 | 0.62 |
| J.T. Miller | DET | $3,700 | 2.26 | 0.61 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $3,800 | 2.30 | 0.60 |
| Patrik Berglund | BUF | $2,900 | 1.75 | 0.60 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,400 | 4.47 | 0.60 |
| Dominik Kahun | STL | $4,100 | 2.42 | 0.59 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,400 | 3.25 | 0.60 |
| Hampus Lindholm | LA | $5,100 | 2.83 | 0.55 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,000 | 2.75 | 0.46 |
| Duncan Keith | STL | $4,700 | 2.74 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Davidson | STL | $2,500 | 1.88 | 0.75 |
| Zach Bogosian | BUF | $3,000 | 1.90 | 0.63 |
| Anton Stralman | DET | $2,900 | 1.79 | 0.62 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,400 | 3.25 | 0.60 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Miller | LA | $8,300 | 5.24 | 0.63 |
| Louis Domingue | DET | $7,500 | 4.65 | 0.62 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,200 | 4.28 | 0.59 |
| Cam Ward | STL | $7,200 | 3.34 | 0.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Miller | LA | $8,300 | 5.24 | 0.63 |
| Louis Domingue | DET | $7,500 | 4.65 | 0.62 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,200 | 4.28 | 0.59 |
| Carter Hutton | BUF | $7,000 | 3.27 | 0.47 |
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.