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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 | Jean-Sebastien Dea |
| C | Sean Couturier |
| W | Kyle Palmieri |
| W | Blake Coleman |
| W | Taylor Hall |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| D | Ben Lovejoy |
| G | Keith Kinkaid |
| Util | Dylan Larkin |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 36.98 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,100 | 4.89 | 0.60 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,200 | 4.57 | 0.74 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $6,600 | 4.56 | 0.69 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $6,900 | 4.44 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Jankowski | CEN | $2,600 | 2.01 | 0.77 |
| Jean-Sebastien Dea | COL | $2,600 | 1.99 | 0.77 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,200 | 4.57 | 0.74 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,100 | 4.42 | 0.72 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,300 | 5.86 | 0.80 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $6,400 | 5.48 | 0.86 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,500 | 4.73 | 0.63 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,700 | 4.60 | 0.69 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,900 | 4.59 | 0.58 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $5,900 | 4.24 | 0.72 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,000 | 4.02 | 0.57 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,900 | 4.00 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $6,400 | 5.48 | 0.86 |
| Blake Coleman | COL | $3,900 | 3.34 | 0.86 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,300 | 5.86 | 0.80 |
| Gustav Nyquist | TOR | $4,400 | 3.21 | 0.73 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $5,900 | 4.24 | 0.72 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,700 | 4.60 | 0.69 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $4,700 | 3.19 | 0.68 |
| Michael Rasmussen | TOR | $2,500 | 1.68 | 0.67 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,900 | 3.86 | 0.56 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $6,500 | 3.77 | 0.58 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,800 | 3.60 | 0.62 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,700 | 3.50 | 0.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Oesterle | ARZ | $2,600 | 1.78 | 0.68 |
| Brian Dumoulin | PHI | $2,500 | 1.67 | 0.67 |
| Damon Severson | COL | $4,400 | 2.96 | 0.67 |
| Andy Greene | COL | $4,000 | 2.58 | 0.65 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $8,300 | 5.58 | 0.67 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,500 | 5.28 | 0.62 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,800 | 4.70 | 0.60 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,100 | 4.64 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $8,300 | 5.58 | 0.67 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,500 | 5.28 | 0.62 |
| Scott Darling | WSH | $7,400 | 4.45 | 0.60 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,800 | 4.70 | 0.60 |
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.