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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 | Ryan Getzlaf |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Sven Andrighetto |
| W | Artemi Panarin |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| D | Michael Del Zotto |
| D | Roman Polak |
| G | Jake Allen |
| Util | David Schlemko |
| Salary | $49,200 |
| Expected Points | 39.47 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | PAC | $8,300 | 6.02 | 0.73 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,400 | 4.65 | 0.63 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | ANA | $6,500 | 4.42 | 0.68 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,300 | 4.32 | 0.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Turris | OTT | $5,500 | 4.25 | 0.77 |
| Connor McDavid | PAC | $8,300 | 6.02 | 0.73 |
| Pavel Zacha | NJ | $3,200 | 2.27 | 0.71 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | ANA | $6,500 | 4.42 | 0.68 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $7,900 | 5.22 | 0.66 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,500 | 4.96 | 0.66 |
| Patrick Kane | CHI | $8,100 | 4.92 | 0.61 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,400 | 4.91 | 0.58 |
| Jeff Skinner | CAR | $6,000 | 4.85 | 0.81 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $7,600 | 4.80 | 0.63 |
| Artemi Panarin | CHI | $6,500 | 4.59 | 0.71 |
| Mike Hoffman | OTT | $5,500 | 4.56 | 0.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sven Andrighetto | COL | $3,900 | 3.50 | 0.90 |
| Kris Versteeg | CGY | $3,600 | 3.02 | 0.84 |
| Mike Hoffman | OTT | $5,500 | 4.56 | 0.83 |
| Ondrej Palat | TB | $5,500 | 4.49 | 0.82 |
| Jeff Skinner | CAR | $6,000 | 4.85 | 0.81 |
| Brett Ritchie | DAL | $3,500 | 2.85 | 0.81 |
| Mathieu Perreault | WPG | $4,600 | 3.48 | 0.76 |
| Reid Boucher | VAN | $2,800 | 2.14 | 0.76 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | CAR | $7,200 | 5.33 | 0.74 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | STL | $5,900 | 4.17 | 0.71 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | WSH | $5,700 | 4.08 | 0.72 |
| Brent Burns | SJ | $8,200 | 4.06 | 0.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Del Zotto | PHI | $3,400 | 3.11 | 0.92 |
| Roman Polak | TOR | $3,000 | 2.70 | 0.90 |
| David Schlemko | SJ | $3,300 | 2.85 | 0.86 |
| Alex Goligoski | ARZ | $3,600 | 3.06 | 0.85 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | STL | $8,300 | 7.43 | 0.90 |
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $8,100 | 6.31 | 0.78 |
| Pekka Rinne | NSH | $8,200 | 6.01 | 0.73 |
| Steve Mason | PHI | $7,800 | 5.94 | 0.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | STL | $8,300 | 7.43 | 0.90 |
| Curtis McElhinney | TOR | $7,000 | 5.94 | 0.85 |
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $8,100 | 6.31 | 0.78 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | MET | $7,200 | 5.61 | 0.78 |
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.