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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 | Mika Zibanejad |
| C | Jonathan Toews |
| W | Rudolfs Balcers |
| W | Ryan Strome |
| W | Pavel Buchnevich |
| D | Erik Gustafsson |
| D | Tony DeAngelo |
| G | Jake Allen |
| Util | Brendan Perlini |
| Salary | $46,000 |
| Expected Points | 30.51 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,200 | 4.49 | 0.62 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,700 | 3.92 | 0.59 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $7,000 | 3.90 | 0.56 |
| Dylan Strome | STL | $4,400 | 2.92 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Steel | LA | $3,500 | 2.65 | 0.76 |
| Brett Howden | NYI | $2,900 | 1.97 | 0.68 |
| Dylan Strome | STL | $4,400 | 2.92 | 0.66 |
| Colin White | MTL | $3,500 | 2.33 | 0.66 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,700 | 4.90 | 0.64 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,300 | 4.70 | 0.64 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,300 | 3.97 | 0.63 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $6,900 | 3.87 | 0.56 |
| Brady Tkachuk | MTL | $5,600 | 3.81 | 0.68 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,500 | 3.57 | 0.55 |
| David Perron | EDM | $5,400 | 3.54 | 0.65 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | NYI | $4,600 | 3.53 | 0.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudolfs Balcers | MTL | $2,700 | 2.14 | 0.79 |
| Ryan Strome | NYI | $3,500 | 2.74 | 0.78 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | NYI | $4,600 | 3.53 | 0.77 |
| Brendan Perlini | STL | $3,000 | 2.27 | 0.76 |
| Robert Thomas | EDM | $3,000 | 2.11 | 0.70 |
| James Neal | CEN | $3,400 | 2.35 | 0.69 |
| Austin Czarnik | CEN | $2,500 | 1.70 | 0.68 |
| Brady Tkachuk | MTL | $5,600 | 3.81 | 0.68 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $6,000 | 3.73 | 0.62 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,800 | 3.38 | 0.58 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,400 | 3.15 | 0.58 |
| Tony DeAngelo | NYI | $4,400 | 2.83 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuso Valimaki | CEN | $2,700 | 1.85 | 0.69 |
| Brady Skjei | NYI | $3,900 | 2.68 | 0.69 |
| Dylan DeMelo | MTL | $3,700 | 2.50 | 0.67 |
| Christian Wolanin | MTL | $3,300 | 2.16 | 0.65 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,900 | 4.86 | 0.62 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $8,300 | 4.74 | 0.57 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,000 | 4.09 | 0.51 |
| Cam Ward | STL | $7,100 | 4.07 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,900 | 4.86 | 0.62 |
| Cam Ward | STL | $7,100 | 4.07 | 0.57 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $8,300 | 4.74 | 0.57 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,000 | 4.09 | 0.51 |
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.