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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 | Tomas Hertl |
| C | Steven Stamkos |
| W | Marcus Sorensen |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| D | Erik Cernak |
| D | Adam Pelech |
| G | Andrei Vasilevskiy |
| Util | David Savard |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 33.98 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,400 | 5.11 | 0.69 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,100 | 4.25 | 0.60 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,000 | 4.11 | 0.68 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $6,300 | 4.02 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Cirelli | DET | $4,200 | 2.92 | 0.70 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,400 | 5.11 | 0.69 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,000 | 4.11 | 0.68 |
| Nick Bjugstad | PHI | $3,900 | 2.67 | 0.68 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,800 | 5.34 | 0.68 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $6,900 | 4.43 | 0.64 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,600 | 4.01 | 0.61 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,000 | 3.91 | 0.65 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,100 | 3.89 | 0.64 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $5,800 | 3.67 | 0.63 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,500 | 3.64 | 0.66 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,300 | 3.61 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Sorensen | ATL | $2,600 | 1.92 | 0.74 |
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $4,500 | 3.15 | 0.70 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,800 | 5.34 | 0.68 |
| David Perron | EDM | $5,100 | 3.44 | 0.67 |
| J.T. Miller | DET | $3,800 | 2.53 | 0.67 |
| Alex Killorn | DET | $3,600 | 2.41 | 0.67 |
| Jared McCann | PHI | $4,100 | 2.71 | 0.66 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $3,900 | 2.57 | 0.66 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 4.30 | 0.60 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,500 | 4.14 | 0.64 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,200 | 4.10 | 0.66 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,500 | 3.55 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Cernak | DET | $3,500 | 2.58 | 0.74 |
| Adam Pelech | NJ | $3,400 | 2.46 | 0.72 |
| David Savard | TB | $3,800 | 2.69 | 0.71 |
| Ben Chiarot | PIT | $3,300 | 2.35 | 0.71 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,400 | 5.34 | 0.64 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,400 | 5.04 | 0.68 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,900 | 4.98 | 0.63 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,500 | 4.93 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,400 | 5.04 | 0.68 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,500 | 4.93 | 0.66 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,400 | 5.34 | 0.64 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,900 | 4.98 | 0.63 |
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.