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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 | Marcus Kruger |
| C | Jonathan Toews |
| W | Brendan Gaunce |
| W | Nikolay Goldobin |
| W | Chris Kunitz |
| D | Brandon Davidson |
| D | Brent Seabrook |
| G | Jacob Markstrom |
| Util | Tyler Motte |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 23.77 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Pettersson | WPG | $12,000 | 4.93 | 0.41 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $10,500 | 4.30 | 0.41 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $10,000 | 3.36 | 0.34 |
| Artem Anisimov | STL | $6,800 | 2.16 | 0.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Pettersson | WPG | $12,000 | 4.93 | 0.41 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $10,500 | 4.30 | 0.41 |
| Marcus Kruger | STL | $3,800 | 1.34 | 0.35 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $10,000 | 3.36 | 0.34 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $10,200 | 4.26 | 0.42 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $7,200 | 2.91 | 0.40 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $9,500 | 2.80 | 0.29 |
| Nikolay Goldobin | WPG | $5,200 | 2.35 | 0.45 |
| Dominik Kahun | STL | $7,600 | 2.34 | 0.31 |
| Markus Granlund | WPG | $5,600 | 2.14 | 0.38 |
| Nick Schmaltz | STL | $6,100 | 2.02 | 0.33 |
| Tyler Motte | WPG | $4,500 | 1.79 | 0.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Gaunce | WPG | $3,000 | 1.51 | 0.50 |
| Nikolay Goldobin | WPG | $5,200 | 2.35 | 0.45 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $10,200 | 4.26 | 0.42 |
| Chris Kunitz | STL | $3,500 | 1.40 | 0.40 |
| Tyler Motte | WPG | $4,500 | 1.79 | 0.40 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $7,200 | 2.91 | 0.40 |
| Markus Granlund | WPG | $5,600 | 2.14 | 0.38 |
| Alexandre Fortin | STL | $4,600 | 1.75 | 0.38 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Seabrook | STL | $8,200 | 3.68 | 0.45 |
| Duncan Keith | STL | $9,000 | 2.87 | 0.32 |
| Henri Jokiharju | STL | $8,800 | 2.83 | 0.32 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $5,800 | 2.60 | 0.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Davidson | STL | $3,100 | 1.88 | 0.61 |
| Brent Seabrook | STL | $8,200 | 3.68 | 0.45 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $5,800 | 2.60 | 0.45 |
| Ben Hutton | WPG | $5,400 | 2.13 | 0.39 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,900 | 5.52 | 0.70 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,500 | 5.15 | 0.61 |
| Cam Ward | STL | $7,400 | 5.02 | 0.68 |
| Anders Nilsson | WPG | $7,700 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,900 | 5.52 | 0.70 |
| Cam Ward | STL | $7,400 | 5.02 | 0.68 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,500 | 5.15 | 0.61 |
| Anders Nilsson | WPG | $7,700 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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.