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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 | Eric Staal |
| W | Tanner Pearson |
| W | Jaden Schwartz |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| D | Steven Santini |
| D | Jeff Petry |
| G | Carter Hutton |
| Util | Alexander Edler |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 34.85 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,000 | 4.90 | 0.61 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,700 | 4.21 | 0.55 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $6,900 | 3.86 | 0.56 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,300 | 3.76 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $5,000 | 3.45 | 0.69 |
| Tomas Plekanec | CAR | $3,400 | 2.33 | 0.69 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $5,600 | 3.50 | 0.62 |
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $3,300 | 2.04 | 0.62 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,900 | 5.36 | 0.68 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,200 | 4.19 | 0.51 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $6,600 | 4.16 | 0.63 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,300 | 4.16 | 0.57 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $6,500 | 4.05 | 0.62 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,200 | 4.05 | 0.56 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,400 | 3.91 | 0.53 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,900 | 3.59 | 0.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Pearson | VAN | $4,100 | 2.98 | 0.73 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $5,000 | 3.55 | 0.71 |
| Alex Galchenyuk | CAR | $3,800 | 2.71 | 0.71 |
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $3,400 | 2.41 | 0.71 |
| Vladimir Sobotka | EDM | $4,100 | 2.81 | 0.69 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,900 | 5.36 | 0.68 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $3,700 | 2.46 | 0.66 |
| Sam Gagner | WPG | $3,500 | 2.27 | 0.65 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,800 | 4.07 | 0.60 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,400 | 3.43 | 0.63 |
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $5,200 | 3.39 | 0.65 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,000 | 3.34 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Santini | COL | $3,000 | 2.60 | 0.87 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $3,200 | 2.75 | 0.86 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $3,200 | 2.47 | 0.77 |
| Adam Larsson | ANA | $3,300 | 2.23 | 0.68 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,200 | 6.13 | 0.75 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,100 | 5.66 | 0.70 |
| Ryan Miller | LA | $7,900 | 5.51 | 0.70 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $7,400 | 5.49 | 0.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,200 | 6.13 | 0.75 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $7,400 | 5.49 | 0.74 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,100 | 5.66 | 0.70 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,300 | 5.12 | 0.70 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you 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. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.