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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 | Tomas Hertl |
| C | Phillip Danault |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Evander Kane |
| W | Oliver Bjorkstrand |
| D | Brent Burns |
| D | Justin Braun |
| G | Jordan Binnington |
| Util | Dominik Kahun |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 38.69 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $7,100 | 5.31 | 0.75 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,500 | 5.12 | 0.79 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,600 | 5.05 | 0.66 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,000 | 4.99 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,500 | 5.12 | 0.79 |
| Phillip Danault | CAR | $4,300 | 3.28 | 0.76 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $7,100 | 5.31 | 0.75 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,700 | 4.98 | 0.74 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,900 | 6.73 | 0.85 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,600 | 5.45 | 0.83 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 5.29 | 0.69 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,300 | 5.17 | 0.71 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,000 | 4.99 | 0.71 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,700 | 4.97 | 0.74 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,500 | 4.90 | 0.65 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,400 | 4.83 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,900 | 6.73 | 0.85 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,600 | 5.45 | 0.83 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $5,000 | 3.76 | 0.75 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,700 | 4.97 | 0.74 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,300 | 5.17 | 0.71 |
| Tyler Toffoli | VAN | $4,900 | 3.47 | 0.71 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,000 | 4.99 | 0.71 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $3,500 | 2.46 | 0.70 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,800 | 5.77 | 0.85 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,400 | 4.72 | 0.74 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,500 | 4.47 | 0.69 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,800 | 3.78 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,800 | 5.77 | 0.85 |
| Justin Braun | ATL | $2,600 | 1.95 | 0.75 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,400 | 4.72 | 0.74 |
| Cody Ceci | MTL | $4,000 | 2.82 | 0.71 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,300 | 5.21 | 0.63 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,800 | 5.20 | 0.67 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 5.03 | 0.61 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $7,700 | 4.70 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,800 | 5.20 | 0.67 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,300 | 5.21 | 0.63 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 5.03 | 0.61 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $7,700 | 4.70 | 0.61 |
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.