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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 | Connor McDavid |
| W | Artturi Lehkonen |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| W | Jake Guentzel |
| D | Kris Russell |
| D | Marc-Edouard Vlasic |
| G | Cam Talbot |
| Util | David Schlemko |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 38.04 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | PAC | $8,600 | 5.90 | 0.69 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,300 | 4.84 | 0.58 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $7,900 | 4.78 | 0.61 |
| Eric Staal | MIN | $6,800 | 3.43 | 0.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | PAC | $8,600 | 5.90 | 0.69 |
| Ivan Barbashev | STL | $3,400 | 2.25 | 0.66 |
| Tomas Hertl | SJ | $4,300 | 2.75 | 0.64 |
| Mark Letestu | EDM | $3,400 | 2.18 | 0.64 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $7,800 | 4.98 | 0.64 |
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $5,800 | 4.79 | 0.83 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,000 | 3.60 | 0.51 |
| Milan Lucic | EDM | $5,200 | 3.59 | 0.69 |
| Jaden Schwartz | STL | $5,900 | 3.46 | 0.59 |
| Joe Pavelski | SJ | $6,700 | 3.44 | 0.51 |
| Max Pacioretty | MTL | $7,100 | 3.34 | 0.47 |
| Mikael Granlund | MIN | $6,000 | 3.29 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artturi Lehkonen | MTL | $3,700 | 3.09 | 0.84 |
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $5,800 | 4.79 | 0.83 |
| Milan Lucic | EDM | $5,200 | 3.59 | 0.69 |
| Drake Caggiula | EDM | $3,300 | 2.18 | 0.66 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $7,800 | 4.98 | 0.64 |
| Brendan Gallagher | MTL | $4,400 | 2.71 | 0.62 |
| David Perron | STL | $4,200 | 2.62 | 0.62 |
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $4,400 | 2.67 | 0.61 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | STL | $6,100 | 4.88 | 0.80 |
| Brent Burns | SJ | $8,100 | 4.04 | 0.50 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | SJ | $4,200 | 3.55 | 0.84 |
| Kris Russell | EDM | $3,900 | 3.52 | 0.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Russell | EDM | $3,900 | 3.52 | 0.90 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | SJ | $4,200 | 3.55 | 0.84 |
| David Schlemko | SJ | $3,300 | 2.78 | 0.84 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $3,100 | 2.53 | 0.82 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $8,000 | 6.68 | 0.83 |
| Carey Price | MTL | $7,900 | 6.34 | 0.80 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | PIT | $8,100 | 5.97 | 0.74 |
| Jake Allen | STL | $7,500 | 5.40 | 0.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $8,000 | 6.68 | 0.83 |
| Carey Price | MTL | $7,900 | 6.34 | 0.80 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | PIT | $8,100 | 5.97 | 0.74 |
| Jake Allen | STL | $7,500 | 5.40 | 0.72 |
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.