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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 | Connor McDavid |
| C | Ryan Getzlaf |
| W | Lee Stempniak |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | Ondrej Palat |
| D | Cody Ceci |
| D | Kris Russell |
| G | Cam Talbot |
| Util | Ryan Ellis |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 41.54 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | PAC | $8,100 | 5.27 | 0.65 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | ANA | $6,700 | 4.98 | 0.74 |
| Eric Staal | MIN | $6,400 | 4.29 | 0.67 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,600 | 4.26 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Couturier | PHI | $4,000 | 3.05 | 0.76 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | ANA | $6,700 | 4.98 | 0.74 |
| Pavel Zacha | NJ | $3,200 | 2.34 | 0.73 |
| Eric Staal | MIN | $6,400 | 4.29 | 0.67 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $7,800 | 5.50 | 0.70 |
| Jeff Skinner | CAR | $5,900 | 4.94 | 0.84 |
| Ondrej Palat | TB | $5,600 | 4.41 | 0.79 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $6,600 | 4.13 | 0.63 |
| Blake Wheeler | WPG | $6,500 | 4.10 | 0.63 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,600 | 4.08 | 0.54 |
| Elias Lindholm | CAR | $5,000 | 4.03 | 0.81 |
| Brayden Schenn | PHI | $5,300 | 3.96 | 0.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Stempniak | CAR | $3,500 | 3.00 | 0.86 |
| Jeff Skinner | CAR | $5,900 | 4.94 | 0.84 |
| Elias Lindholm | CAR | $5,000 | 4.03 | 0.81 |
| Ondrej Palat | TB | $5,600 | 4.41 | 0.79 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | MTL | $3,400 | 2.69 | 0.79 |
| Joel Armia | WPG | $3,200 | 2.51 | 0.78 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | CAR | $4,300 | 3.33 | 0.77 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | FLA | $5,000 | 3.82 | 0.76 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ellis | NSH | $5,100 | 4.07 | 0.80 |
| Victor Hedman | TB | $6,700 | 3.86 | 0.58 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | WPG | $6,100 | 3.84 | 0.63 |
| Andrej Sekera | EDM | $4,500 | 3.68 | 0.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Ceci | OTT | $3,700 | 3.21 | 0.87 |
| Kris Russell | EDM | $3,400 | 2.89 | 0.85 |
| Andrej Sekera | EDM | $4,500 | 3.68 | 0.82 |
| Michael Del Zotto | PHI | $3,500 | 2.89 | 0.82 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $7,800 | 8.77 | 1.12 |
| Frederik Andersen | TOR | $7,900 | 7.45 | 0.94 |
| Alex Stalock | MIN | $7,200 | 6.95 | 0.97 |
| Carey Price | MTL | $7,800 | 6.62 | 0.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $7,800 | 8.77 | 1.12 |
| Alex Stalock | MIN | $7,200 | 6.95 | 0.97 |
| Frederik Andersen | TOR | $7,900 | 7.45 | 0.94 |
| Carey Price | MTL | $7,800 | 6.62 | 0.85 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.