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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 | Jack Eichel |
| C | Sidney Crosby |
| W | Robert Thomas |
| W | Josh Leivo |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Travis Sanheim |
| G | Louis Domingue |
| Util | Leon Draisaitl |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 40.45 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,900 | 5.76 | 0.73 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,800 | 5.73 | 0.73 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,000 | 5.66 | 0.81 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,300 | 5.12 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,000 | 5.66 | 0.81 |
| Oscar Lindberg | MTL | $3,300 | 2.54 | 0.77 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,600 | 5.07 | 0.77 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,000 | 4.55 | 0.76 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,800 | 5.98 | 0.77 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,000 | 5.87 | 0.73 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,600 | 5.73 | 0.75 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,500 | 4.97 | 0.66 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,100 | 4.81 | 0.68 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,100 | 4.66 | 0.76 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,900 | 4.48 | 0.65 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,700 | 4.38 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Thomas | EDM | $2,800 | 2.28 | 0.81 |
| Josh Leivo | WPG | $3,000 | 2.36 | 0.79 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $4,900 | 3.86 | 0.79 |
| Zack Kassian | ANA | $2,900 | 2.25 | 0.77 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,800 | 5.98 | 0.77 |
| Marcus Sorensen | ATL | $3,100 | 2.38 | 0.77 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | NYI | $3,500 | 2.67 | 0.76 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,100 | 4.66 | 0.76 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,600 | 4.91 | 0.74 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,100 | 4.21 | 0.69 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,600 | 3.98 | 0.71 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $5,500 | 3.86 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 3.12 | 1.25 |
| Travis Sanheim | NYR | $4,200 | 3.17 | 0.75 |
| Martin Marincin | OTT | $2,800 | 2.08 | 0.74 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,600 | 4.91 | 0.74 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Domingue | DET | $8,200 | 7.08 | 0.86 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,400 | 5.80 | 0.69 |
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $8,000 | 5.55 | 0.69 |
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,100 | 5.46 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Domingue | DET | $8,200 | 7.08 | 0.86 |
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $8,000 | 5.55 | 0.69 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,400 | 5.80 | 0.69 |
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,100 | 5.46 | 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.