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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 | Auston Matthews |
| W | Jake Guentzel |
| W | Sven Andrighetto |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| D | Kris Russell |
| D | David Schlemko |
| G | Jake Allen |
| Util | Jack Johnson |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 41.61 |
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 | 5.91 | 0.71 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,600 | 5.88 | 0.77 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,400 | 5.01 | 0.60 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | ANA | $6,500 | 4.31 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Beauvillier | NYI | $3,600 | 2.83 | 0.79 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,600 | 5.88 | 0.77 |
| Riley Nash | BOS | $3,500 | 2.56 | 0.73 |
| Connor McDavid | PAC | $8,300 | 5.91 | 0.71 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Skinner | CAR | $6,200 | 5.28 | 0.85 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $7,900 | 5.04 | 0.64 |
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $5,600 | 4.92 | 0.88 |
| Patrick Kane | CHI | $8,000 | 4.82 | 0.60 |
| Blake Wheeler | WPG | $6,600 | 4.68 | 0.71 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $6,600 | 4.63 | 0.70 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $7,600 | 4.57 | 0.60 |
| Ondrej Palat | TB | $5,500 | 4.50 | 0.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $5,600 | 4.92 | 0.88 |
| Jeff Skinner | CAR | $6,200 | 5.28 | 0.85 |
| Sven Andrighetto | COL | $3,900 | 3.32 | 0.85 |
| Mathieu Perreault | WPG | $4,600 | 3.85 | 0.84 |
| Melker Karlsson | SJ | $3,000 | 2.51 | 0.84 |
| Ondrej Palat | TB | $5,500 | 4.50 | 0.82 |
| Kris Versteeg | CGY | $3,600 | 2.75 | 0.77 |
| Joel Armia | WPG | $3,200 | 2.33 | 0.73 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | STL | $5,800 | 4.07 | 0.70 |
| Brent Burns | SJ | $7,900 | 3.79 | 0.48 |
| Mark Giordano | CGY | $4,800 | 3.46 | 0.72 |
| Victor Hedman | TB | $6,900 | 3.41 | 0.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Russell | EDM | $3,400 | 3.00 | 0.88 |
| David Schlemko | SJ | $3,300 | 2.84 | 0.86 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | SJ | $4,000 | 3.32 | 0.83 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $3,100 | 2.56 | 0.83 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | STL | $8,200 | 7.76 | 0.95 |
| Frederik Andersen | TOR | $7,900 | 6.92 | 0.88 |
| Matt Murray | PIT | $8,300 | 6.85 | 0.82 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,900 | 6.71 | 0.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | STL | $8,200 | 7.76 | 0.95 |
| Frederik Andersen | TOR | $7,900 | 6.92 | 0.88 |
| Ben Bishop | LA | $7,200 | 6.23 | 0.86 |
| James Reimer | FLA | $7,100 | 6.13 | 0.86 |
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.