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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 | Nick Bonino |
| C | Jason Dickinson |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| D | Tony DeAngelo |
| D | Dan Girardi |
| G | Alex Stalock |
| Util | Alex DeBrincat |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 35.8 |
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 | 5.26 | 0.70 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,400 | 5.22 | 0.70 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,700 | 5.03 | 0.65 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,800 | 4.88 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,500 | 5.26 | 0.70 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,400 | 5.22 | 0.70 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $5,500 | 3.77 | 0.69 |
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $7,000 | 4.67 | 0.67 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,100 | 6.56 | 0.81 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,900 | 5.90 | 0.75 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,900 | 5.22 | 0.76 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,700 | 5.02 | 0.65 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,000 | 4.82 | 0.69 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,100 | 4.73 | 0.67 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,400 | 4.66 | 0.63 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $5,800 | 4.34 | 0.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,100 | 6.56 | 0.81 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,900 | 5.22 | 0.76 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,900 | 5.90 | 0.75 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $5,800 | 4.34 | 0.75 |
| David Perron | EDM | $4,500 | 3.25 | 0.72 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,000 | 4.82 | 0.69 |
| Ondrej Palat | DET | $4,600 | 3.17 | 0.69 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,200 | 4.20 | 0.68 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 4.05 | 0.65 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,500 | 3.68 | 0.57 |
| Mattias Ekholm | CGY | $5,300 | 3.60 | 0.68 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,000 | 3.52 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Girardi | DET | $3,100 | 2.26 | 0.73 |
| Mattias Ekholm | CGY | $5,300 | 3.60 | 0.68 |
| Jake Muzzin | VAN | $4,500 | 2.97 | 0.66 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 4.05 | 0.65 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,000 | 5.38 | 0.67 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,300 | 5.13 | 0.62 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,200 | 4.86 | 0.59 |
| Alex Stalock | NSH | $7,500 | 4.68 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,000 | 5.38 | 0.67 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,300 | 5.13 | 0.62 |
| Alex Stalock | NSH | $7,500 | 4.68 | 0.62 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,200 | 4.86 | 0.59 |
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.