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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 | Steven Stamkos |
| C | Henrik Borgstrom |
| W | Johnny Gaudreau |
| W | Conor Garland |
| W | Ryan Callahan |
| D | Ryan Murray |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | Andrei Vasilevskiy |
| Util | Nikita Kucherov |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 40.96 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,100 | 6.14 | 0.86 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,400 | 5.88 | 0.79 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,300 | 5.48 | 0.75 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,500 | 5.30 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,100 | 6.14 | 0.86 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,400 | 5.88 | 0.79 |
| Mikael Backlund | CEN | $4,700 | 3.63 | 0.77 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,300 | 5.48 | 0.75 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,600 | 7.26 | 0.96 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,100 | 6.64 | 0.82 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,400 | 5.44 | 0.74 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,300 | 5.34 | 0.73 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,600 | 5.31 | 0.80 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $7,000 | 5.24 | 0.75 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,400 | 4.75 | 0.74 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $11,600 | 4.74 | 0.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,600 | 7.26 | 0.96 |
| Conor Garland | ARZ | $3,500 | 3.08 | 0.88 |
| Ryan Callahan | DET | $2,500 | 2.14 | 0.86 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $3,900 | 3.30 | 0.85 |
| Sven Baertschi | WPG | $4,400 | 3.68 | 0.84 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,100 | 6.64 | 0.82 |
| Brandon Tanev | PIT | $3,600 | 2.92 | 0.81 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,600 | 5.31 | 0.80 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,300 | 5.27 | 0.84 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,800 | 4.25 | 0.73 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $10,500 | 4.08 | 0.39 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,900 | 4.07 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,300 | 5.27 | 0.84 |
| Ryan Murray | TB | $3,500 | 2.67 | 0.76 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,800 | 4.25 | 0.73 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $5,500 | 4.00 | 0.73 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,200 | 5.51 | 0.67 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,100 | 5.14 | 0.63 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,300 | 5.00 | 0.60 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,900 | 4.32 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,200 | 5.51 | 0.67 |
| Adin Hill | ARZ | $6,700 | 4.26 | 0.64 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,100 | 5.14 | 0.63 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,300 | 5.00 | 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.