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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 | Sam Steel |
| C | Dylan Larkin |
| W | Michael Frolik |
| W | James Neal |
| W | Reilly Smith |
| D | Rasmus Andersson |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | Jordan Binnington |
| Util | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| Salary | $47,400 |
| Expected Points | 34.67 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,100 | 4.82 | 0.60 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,800 | 4.55 | 0.58 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,700 | 4.31 | 0.64 |
| Mikael Backlund | CEN | $5,500 | 3.99 | 0.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Steel | LA | $3,000 | 2.62 | 0.87 |
| Mikael Backlund | CEN | $5,500 | 3.99 | 0.73 |
| Teddy Blueger | PHI | $3,000 | 2.11 | 0.70 |
| Pavel Zacha | COL | $3,700 | 2.50 | 0.67 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,000 | 4.93 | 0.70 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $7,400 | 4.50 | 0.61 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,500 | 4.27 | 0.57 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,800 | 4.06 | 0.60 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,600 | 4.05 | 0.61 |
| David Perron | EDM | $6,000 | 4.05 | 0.68 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,900 | 4.04 | 0.58 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $5,600 | 3.80 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Neal | CEN | $2,800 | 2.06 | 0.74 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $4,400 | 3.28 | 0.74 |
| Kenny Agostino | COL | $2,900 | 2.09 | 0.72 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $4,600 | 3.29 | 0.71 |
| Jordan Greenway | NSH | $2,500 | 1.79 | 0.71 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,000 | 4.93 | 0.70 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | NYI | $4,100 | 2.89 | 0.70 |
| Ryan Donato | NSH | $4,500 | 3.11 | 0.69 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,700 | 4.79 | 0.71 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,400 | 4.01 | 0.63 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $6,300 | 3.94 | 0.63 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,000 | 3.52 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Andersson | CEN | $2,700 | 2.08 | 0.77 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,700 | 4.79 | 0.71 |
| Nikita Zadorov | FLA | $2,600 | 1.80 | 0.69 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | NYI | $3,900 | 2.63 | 0.67 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,900 | 6.28 | 0.79 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,600 | 5.42 | 0.71 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,100 | 5.28 | 0.65 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,000 | 5.21 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,900 | 6.28 | 0.79 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,600 | 5.42 | 0.71 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,100 | 5.28 | 0.65 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,000 | 5.21 | 0.65 |
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.