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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 | Sean Couturier |
| C | Mark Jankowski |
| W | Jake Guentzel |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Teddy Blueger |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Erik Karlsson |
| G | Carter Hart |
| Util | Brent Burns |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 42.83 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,300 | 5.31 | 0.84 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,300 | 5.19 | 0.71 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,800 | 5.17 | 0.76 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,400 | 5.13 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,300 | 5.31 | 0.84 |
| Mark Jankowski | CEN | $3,300 | 2.76 | 0.84 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $5,800 | 4.66 | 0.80 |
| Luke Glendening | TOR | $3,600 | 2.78 | 0.77 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,000 | 6.72 | 0.84 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $11,200 | 6.06 | 0.54 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,900 | 5.75 | 0.83 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,100 | 5.68 | 0.80 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,700 | 5.25 | 0.68 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,600 | 5.03 | 0.76 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 5.01 | 0.70 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,600 | 4.99 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,000 | 6.72 | 0.84 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $5,900 | 4.96 | 0.84 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,900 | 5.75 | 0.83 |
| Teddy Blueger | PHI | $2,800 | 2.32 | 0.83 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,100 | 5.68 | 0.80 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,600 | 5.03 | 0.76 |
| Joonas Donskoi | ATL | $3,600 | 2.70 | 0.75 |
| Zach Aston-Reese | PHI | $3,200 | 2.40 | 0.75 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 5.82 | 0.83 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,300 | 5.03 | 0.80 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $5,800 | 4.68 | 0.81 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,500 | 4.60 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 3.34 | 1.34 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 5.82 | 0.83 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $5,800 | 4.68 | 0.81 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,300 | 5.03 | 0.80 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hart | NYR | $8,200 | 6.92 | 0.84 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $8,200 | 5.84 | 0.71 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,300 | 5.74 | 0.69 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,500 | 5.48 | 0.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hart | NYR | $8,200 | 6.92 | 0.84 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,500 | 5.48 | 0.73 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $8,200 | 5.84 | 0.71 |
| Jack Campbell | VAN | $7,000 | 4.90 | 0.70 |
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.