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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 | Jonathan Toews |
| C | Anze Kopitar |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Oliver Bjorkstrand |
| W | Alex DeBrincat |
| D | Erik Gustafsson |
| D | Duncan Keith |
| G | Andrei Vasilevskiy |
| Util | Zack Kassian |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 44.58 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,800 | 5.69 | 0.84 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,800 | 5.40 | 0.69 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,100 | 5.38 | 0.76 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,500 | 5.32 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $4,600 | 4.18 | 0.91 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,800 | 5.69 | 0.84 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,400 | 3.50 | 0.80 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,100 | 5.38 | 0.76 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,400 | 8.16 | 1.10 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,000 | 6.12 | 0.76 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,500 | 6.04 | 0.93 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,100 | 5.40 | 0.76 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,400 | 5.29 | 0.71 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,600 | 5.13 | 0.78 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,200 | 4.88 | 0.68 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $6,300 | 4.63 | 0.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,400 | 8.16 | 1.10 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $3,500 | 3.38 | 0.97 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,500 | 6.04 | 0.93 |
| Zack Kassian | ANA | $2,600 | 2.38 | 0.92 |
| Josh Currie | ANA | $2,500 | 2.25 | 0.90 |
| Tyler Toffoli | VAN | $3,800 | 3.31 | 0.87 |
| Jonny Brodzinski | VAN | $2,600 | 2.25 | 0.87 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $4,800 | 4.05 | 0.84 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,200 | 4.30 | 0.69 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $5,400 | 3.83 | 0.71 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,800 | 3.71 | 0.64 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,100 | 3.69 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Schultz | PHI | $4,400 | 3.46 | 0.79 |
| Duncan Keith | STL | $4,700 | 3.64 | 0.77 |
| T.J. Brodie | CEN | $3,400 | 2.55 | 0.75 |
| John Moore | BOS | $3,300 | 2.39 | 0.72 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,400 | 7.28 | 0.87 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,900 | 5.89 | 0.75 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,200 | 5.59 | 0.68 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,200 | 5.50 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,400 | 7.28 | 0.87 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,900 | 5.89 | 0.75 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,200 | 5.59 | 0.68 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,200 | 5.50 | 0.67 |
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.