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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 | Roope Hintz |
| C | Nick Bjugstad |
| W | Alexandre Texier |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| D | Dante Fabbro |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Util | Steven Stamkos |
| Salary | $47,900 |
| Expected Points | 34.65 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,300 | 5.23 | 0.72 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $6,800 | 4.55 | 0.67 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,000 | 4.40 | 0.63 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,100 | 3.97 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roope Hintz | SJ | $3,300 | 2.54 | 0.77 |
| Nick Bjugstad | PHI | $3,600 | 2.67 | 0.74 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,300 | 5.23 | 0.72 |
| Robert Thomas | EDM | $2,900 | 1.97 | 0.68 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,800 | 5.49 | 0.70 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,000 | 4.68 | 0.67 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,100 | 4.63 | 0.65 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,700 | 4.18 | 0.62 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,800 | 4.17 | 0.61 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,400 | 3.94 | 0.62 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,100 | 3.69 | 0.60 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,500 | 3.67 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandre Texier | TB | $2,600 | 1.94 | 0.75 |
| Marcus Sorensen | ATL | $2,600 | 1.91 | 0.73 |
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $4,200 | 2.99 | 0.71 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,800 | 5.49 | 0.70 |
| Dominik Simon | PHI | $2,600 | 1.77 | 0.68 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,000 | 4.68 | 0.67 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,500 | 3.67 | 0.67 |
| Pat Maroon | EDM | $2,900 | 1.92 | 0.66 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,700 | 4.17 | 0.73 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 4.12 | 0.57 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,600 | 4.05 | 0.61 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,500 | 3.64 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Fabbro | CGY | $2,500 | 2.01 | 0.80 |
| Ben Chiarot | PIT | $3,200 | 2.38 | 0.74 |
| Adam Pelech | NJ | $3,300 | 2.41 | 0.73 |
| David Savard | TB | $3,600 | 2.62 | 0.73 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,100 | 5.92 | 0.73 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,100 | 5.52 | 0.78 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,400 | 5.50 | 0.65 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,900 | 5.05 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,100 | 5.52 | 0.78 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,100 | 5.92 | 0.73 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,500 | 5.00 | 0.67 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,400 | 4.92 | 0.66 |
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.