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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 | Frans Nielsen |
| C | Tomas Hertl |
| W | Jake Guentzel |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Brandon Pirri |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Keith Yandle |
| G | Jordan Binnington |
| Util | Brent Burns |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 38.38 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,500 | 5.18 | 0.69 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,000 | 5.10 | 0.64 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,800 | 5.00 | 0.64 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,300 | 4.70 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,500 | 5.18 | 0.69 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,800 | 3.95 | 0.68 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,800 | 4.56 | 0.67 |
| Phillip Danault | CAR | $4,800 | 3.12 | 0.65 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,100 | 5.90 | 0.73 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,500 | 5.22 | 0.70 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 5.10 | 0.65 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,100 | 4.94 | 0.70 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,600 | 4.93 | 0.75 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,400 | 4.67 | 0.63 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,800 | 4.58 | 0.67 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,200 | 4.43 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,600 | 4.93 | 0.75 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,100 | 5.90 | 0.73 |
| Tanner Pearson | PHI | $3,500 | 2.46 | 0.70 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,500 | 5.22 | 0.70 |
| Ondrej Palat | DET | $4,500 | 3.15 | 0.70 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,100 | 4.94 | 0.70 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,000 | 4.14 | 0.69 |
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $4,000 | 2.75 | 0.69 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 5.31 | 0.76 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $6,600 | 4.74 | 0.72 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,800 | 4.43 | 0.65 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,900 | 3.86 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 3.40 | 1.36 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $2,500 | 2.82 | 1.13 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 5.31 | 0.76 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $6,600 | 4.74 | 0.72 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $7,800 | 5.25 | 0.67 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,300 | 5.07 | 0.61 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,700 | 5.05 | 0.66 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,100 | 5.03 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,000 | 4.73 | 0.68 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $7,800 | 5.25 | 0.67 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,700 | 5.05 | 0.66 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,100 | 5.03 | 0.62 |
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.