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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 | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| C | Sidney Crosby |
| W | Leon Draisaitl |
| W | Alex DeBrincat |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| D | Esa Lindell |
| D | Rasmus Andersson |
| G | Andrei Vasilevskiy |
| Util | Zack Kassian |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 38.05 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,800 | 5.68 | 0.73 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,600 | 5.60 | 0.74 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,700 | 5.33 | 0.69 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,200 | 5.13 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,600 | 5.60 | 0.74 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,800 | 5.68 | 0.73 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | NSH | $2,900 | 2.08 | 0.72 |
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $4,900 | 3.47 | 0.71 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,000 | 6.29 | 0.79 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,700 | 5.61 | 0.73 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,500 | 5.42 | 0.83 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,500 | 5.18 | 0.80 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,300 | 5.14 | 0.70 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $6,900 | 5.06 | 0.73 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,700 | 4.59 | 0.68 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,200 | 4.51 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,500 | 5.42 | 0.83 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,500 | 5.18 | 0.80 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,000 | 6.29 | 0.79 |
| Zack Kassian | ANA | $2,800 | 2.19 | 0.78 |
| Josh Currie | ANA | $2,900 | 2.24 | 0.77 |
| Robert Thomas | EDM | $2,500 | 1.93 | 0.77 |
| Brendan Lemieux | NYI | $2,500 | 1.89 | 0.75 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | NYI | $3,400 | 2.51 | 0.74 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,800 | 4.76 | 0.70 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,200 | 4.28 | 0.69 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,500 | 3.90 | 0.71 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,100 | 3.67 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Andersson | CEN | $2,800 | 2.12 | 0.76 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,500 | 3.90 | 0.71 |
| Alex Biega | WPG | $3,900 | 2.78 | 0.71 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,800 | 4.76 | 0.70 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $8,200 | 6.03 | 0.73 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,100 | 6.03 | 0.74 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,300 | 5.45 | 0.66 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,700 | 5.33 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,100 | 6.03 | 0.74 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $8,200 | 6.03 | 0.73 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,700 | 5.33 | 0.69 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,300 | 5.45 | 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.