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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 | Radek Faksa |
| C | Nick Bonino |
| W | Frank Vatrano |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Jake Guentzel |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | Ben Bishop |
| Util | Johnny Gaudreau |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 44.12 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,200 | 5.78 | 0.80 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,500 | 5.47 | 0.73 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,100 | 5.47 | 0.77 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,800 | 5.42 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $4,200 | 3.70 | 0.88 |
| Radek Faksa | SJ | $3,100 | 2.51 | 0.81 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,200 | 5.78 | 0.80 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,100 | 5.47 | 0.77 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,800 | 7.34 | 0.94 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,400 | 6.63 | 0.90 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,200 | 6.00 | 0.83 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $5,800 | 5.34 | 0.92 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,000 | 5.22 | 0.75 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,100 | 5.16 | 0.73 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,200 | 4.66 | 0.75 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,000 | 4.50 | 0.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,800 | 7.34 | 0.94 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $4,700 | 4.40 | 0.94 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $5,800 | 5.34 | 0.92 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,400 | 6.63 | 0.90 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $4,600 | 4.16 | 0.90 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,200 | 6.00 | 0.83 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $5,000 | 4.11 | 0.82 |
| Evan Rodrigues | BUF | $4,000 | 3.27 | 0.82 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,400 | 5.48 | 0.86 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,200 | 4.91 | 0.79 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,700 | 4.23 | 0.74 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,600 | 4.22 | 0.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 2.88 | 1.15 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,400 | 5.48 | 0.86 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,200 | 4.91 | 0.79 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,600 | 4.22 | 0.75 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,900 | 5.84 | 0.74 |
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $8,000 | 5.33 | 0.67 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,100 | 4.86 | 0.60 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,600 | 4.67 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,900 | 5.84 | 0.74 |
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $8,000 | 5.33 | 0.67 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,600 | 4.67 | 0.61 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,100 | 4.86 | 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.