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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 | Mark Scheifele |
| C | Leon Draisaitl |
| W | Mathieu Perreault |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Nikolaj Ehlers |
| D | Kris Russell |
| D | Marc-Edouard Vlasic |
| G | Frederik Andersen |
| Util | Dustin Byfuglien |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 37.51 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,900 | 4.96 | 0.63 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,300 | 4.84 | 0.58 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,200 | 4.63 | 0.56 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,700 | 4.54 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Weal | NYR | $3,100 | 2.28 | 0.74 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,000 | 4.40 | 0.73 |
| Nazem Kadri | OTT | $5,000 | 3.35 | 0.67 |
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $4,800 | 3.11 | 0.65 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,300 | 5.20 | 0.82 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,400 | 4.48 | 0.61 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,100 | 4.26 | 0.70 |
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $4,500 | 4.00 | 0.89 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,500 | 3.82 | 0.69 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,100 | 3.81 | 0.54 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $7,200 | 3.70 | 0.51 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $5,800 | 3.68 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $4,500 | 4.00 | 0.89 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,300 | 5.20 | 0.82 |
| Joel Armia | PIT | $3,200 | 2.35 | 0.73 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,100 | 4.26 | 0.70 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,500 | 3.82 | 0.69 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $3,800 | 2.59 | 0.68 |
| Vladimir Sobotka | EDM | $3,700 | 2.47 | 0.67 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $3,100 | 2.03 | 0.65 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,900 | 4.58 | 0.58 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $6,000 | 4.56 | 0.76 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,100 | 3.90 | 0.64 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,900 | 3.61 | 0.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Russell | ANA | $3,500 | 3.12 | 0.89 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $3,800 | 2.93 | 0.77 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $6,000 | 4.56 | 0.76 |
| Justin Braun | ATL | $3,200 | 2.39 | 0.75 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,100 | 5.45 | 0.67 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,600 | 5.24 | 0.69 |
| Steve Mason | PIT | $7,300 | 4.96 | 0.68 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $8,300 | 4.90 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,600 | 5.24 | 0.69 |
| Steve Mason | PIT | $7,300 | 4.96 | 0.68 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,100 | 5.45 | 0.67 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,200 | 4.69 | 0.65 |
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.