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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 | Brayden Point |
| C | Jack Eichel |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | Taylor Hall |
| W | Ondrej Palat |
| D | Taylor Fedun |
| D | Roman Polak |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Util | Nico Hischier |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 38.52 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Point | DET | $6,900 | 5.64 | 0.82 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $6,500 | 5.30 | 0.82 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,200 | 4.82 | 0.67 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $6,000 | 4.14 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hischier | COL | $4,500 | 3.71 | 0.82 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $6,900 | 5.64 | 0.82 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $6,500 | 5.30 | 0.82 |
| Jason Dickinson | SJ | $2,800 | 2.14 | 0.76 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,600 | 5.72 | 0.75 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,400 | 5.64 | 0.76 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,100 | 5.33 | 0.75 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,900 | 5.24 | 0.76 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,500 | 4.41 | 0.68 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $6,700 | 4.33 | 0.65 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $6,100 | 4.01 | 0.66 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $5,600 | 3.75 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefan Noesen | COL | $2,500 | 1.98 | 0.79 |
| Ondrej Palat | DET | $3,500 | 2.71 | 0.77 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,900 | 5.24 | 0.76 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,400 | 5.64 | 0.76 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,600 | 5.72 | 0.75 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,100 | 5.33 | 0.75 |
| Austin Watson | CGY | $4,500 | 3.24 | 0.72 |
| Ryan Hartman | CGY | $3,300 | 2.30 | 0.70 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 4.36 | 0.70 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $5,600 | 3.95 | 0.71 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,900 | 3.71 | 0.63 |
| Ryan McDonagh | DET | $4,500 | 3.24 | 0.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Fedun | SJ | $2,900 | 2.49 | 0.86 |
| Ryan McDonagh | DET | $4,500 | 3.24 | 0.72 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $5,600 | 3.95 | 0.71 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 4.36 | 0.70 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,300 | 5.71 | 0.69 |
| Carter Hutton | BUF | $7,000 | 4.74 | 0.68 |
| Anton Khudobin | SJ | $7,300 | 4.73 | 0.65 |
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $7,600 | 4.32 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,300 | 5.71 | 0.69 |
| Carter Hutton | BUF | $7,000 | 4.74 | 0.68 |
| Anton Khudobin | SJ | $7,300 | 4.73 | 0.65 |
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $7,600 | 4.32 | 0.57 |
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.