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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 | Aleksander Barkov |
| C | Steven Stamkos |
| W | Jake DeBrusk |
| W | Ryan Callahan |
| W | Zach Senyshyn |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Alex Pietrangelo |
| G | Jordan Binnington |
| Util | David Pastrnak |
| Salary | $47,900 |
| Expected Points | 39.19 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $6,900 | 5.55 | 0.80 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,000 | 5.27 | 0.66 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,000 | 5.11 | 0.73 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,300 | 5.01 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $6,900 | 5.55 | 0.80 |
| Scott Laughton | NYR | $3,000 | 2.35 | 0.78 |
| David Krejci | BOS | $5,000 | 3.88 | 0.78 |
| Nick Bjugstad | PHI | $3,900 | 2.90 | 0.74 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,900 | 5.79 | 0.84 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,800 | 5.23 | 0.67 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,000 | 5.19 | 0.74 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,100 | 5.06 | 0.71 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,700 | 5.01 | 0.75 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,600 | 4.90 | 0.64 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 4.85 | 0.63 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,400 | 4.81 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $5,100 | 4.67 | 0.92 |
| Ryan Callahan | DET | $2,800 | 2.50 | 0.89 |
| Zach Senyshyn | BOS | $2,700 | 2.30 | 0.85 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,900 | 5.79 | 0.84 |
| Tanner Pearson | WPG | $3,300 | 2.77 | 0.84 |
| Brendan Perlini | STL | $2,700 | 2.14 | 0.79 |
| James Neal | CEN | $3,500 | 2.67 | 0.76 |
| David Perron | EDM | $5,500 | 4.20 | 0.76 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $6,300 | 4.15 | 0.66 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,400 | 4.14 | 0.65 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,800 | 4.10 | 0.71 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,900 | 4.05 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 2.60 | 1.04 |
| Quinn Hughes | WPG | $2,700 | 2.06 | 0.76 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | CHI | $3,200 | 2.41 | 0.75 |
| David Savard | TB | $3,600 | 2.69 | 0.75 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,200 | 6.57 | 0.80 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,800 | 6.34 | 0.81 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,300 | 5.91 | 0.71 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,200 | 5.71 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,800 | 6.34 | 0.81 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,200 | 6.57 | 0.80 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,300 | 5.91 | 0.71 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,200 | 5.71 | 0.70 |
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.