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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 | Brayden Point |
| C | Mika Zibanejad |
| W | Jesper Bratt |
| W | Zach Aston-Reese |
| W | Miles Wood |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Andrei Vasilevskiy |
| Util | Evander Kane |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 39.08 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,400 | 5.36 | 0.72 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,500 | 5.28 | 0.70 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,200 | 5.14 | 0.71 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,600 | 5.10 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,600 | 4.74 | 0.72 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,400 | 5.36 | 0.72 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,200 | 5.14 | 0.71 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $6,700 | 4.73 | 0.71 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,700 | 5.83 | 0.76 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,500 | 5.66 | 0.75 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,600 | 5.54 | 0.73 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,700 | 5.17 | 0.77 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,800 | 4.81 | 0.71 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,000 | 4.77 | 0.68 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,500 | 4.58 | 0.70 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,100 | 4.56 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Bratt | COL | $3,900 | 3.29 | 0.84 |
| Zach Aston-Reese | PHI | $3,600 | 2.90 | 0.81 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,700 | 5.17 | 0.77 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,700 | 5.83 | 0.76 |
| Miles Wood | COL | $3,900 | 2.96 | 0.76 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,500 | 5.66 | 0.75 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,600 | 5.54 | 0.73 |
| Andreas Johnsson | OTT | $4,100 | 2.95 | 0.72 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 5.63 | 0.80 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $6,400 | 4.75 | 0.74 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,600 | 4.69 | 0.71 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,300 | 4.66 | 0.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 3.20 | 1.28 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 5.63 | 0.80 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,300 | 4.66 | 0.74 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $6,400 | 4.75 | 0.74 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,300 | 5.83 | 0.70 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,800 | 5.42 | 0.69 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,900 | 5.36 | 0.68 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $7,800 | 5.17 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,300 | 5.83 | 0.70 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,800 | 5.42 | 0.69 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,900 | 5.36 | 0.68 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $7,800 | 5.17 | 0.66 |
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.