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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 | Artem Anisimov |
| C | Jonathan Toews |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Vinnie Hinostroza |
| D | Tyler Myers |
| D | Ben Chiarot |
| G | Andrei Vasilevskiy |
| Util | Alec Martinez |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 37.96 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,500 | 4.85 | 0.75 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,300 | 4.31 | 0.59 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $6,900 | 4.08 | 0.59 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,000 | 4.01 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,500 | 4.85 | 0.75 |
| Artem Anisimov | STL | $4,000 | 2.74 | 0.69 |
| Joe Thornton | ATL | $3,900 | 2.66 | 0.68 |
| Brad Richardson | ARZ | $3,500 | 2.36 | 0.67 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,900 | 6.26 | 0.79 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,700 | 5.94 | 0.77 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 4.97 | 0.69 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,600 | 4.62 | 0.70 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,500 | 4.39 | 0.68 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,800 | 3.93 | 0.58 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $5,700 | 3.54 | 0.62 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $4,800 | 3.38 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,900 | 6.26 | 0.79 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,700 | 5.94 | 0.77 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | ARZ | $4,300 | 3.30 | 0.77 |
| Dominik Kahun | STL | $3,300 | 2.46 | 0.74 |
| Richard Panik | ARZ | $3,200 | 2.34 | 0.73 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $4,800 | 3.38 | 0.70 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,600 | 4.62 | 0.70 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 4.97 | 0.69 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,700 | 4.16 | 0.62 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,200 | 3.80 | 0.61 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $6,000 | 3.77 | 0.63 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $5,500 | 3.73 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Myers | PIT | $3,800 | 2.88 | 0.76 |
| Alec Martinez | VAN | $3,400 | 2.52 | 0.74 |
| Ben Chiarot | PIT | $4,000 | 2.90 | 0.73 |
| Slater Koekkoek | STL | $3,000 | 2.06 | 0.69 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,200 | 6.57 | 0.80 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $7,900 | 5.30 | 0.67 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $7,900 | 5.00 | 0.63 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,700 | 4.41 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,200 | 6.57 | 0.80 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $7,900 | 5.30 | 0.67 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $7,900 | 5.00 | 0.63 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,700 | 4.41 | 0.57 |
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.