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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 | Nathan MacKinnon |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | J.T. Miller |
| W | Elias Lindholm |
| W | Nikolaj Ehlers |
| D | Steven Santini |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| G | Cam Talbot |
| Util | Nikita Kucherov |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 36.84 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,600 | 5.26 | 0.69 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,500 | 5.05 | 0.67 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,800 | 4.79 | 0.61 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 4.77 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $3,400 | 2.49 | 0.73 |
| Brian Boyle | COL | $4,000 | 2.89 | 0.72 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | MTL | $3,100 | 2.23 | 0.72 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,600 | 5.26 | 0.69 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,200 | 5.43 | 0.66 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,500 | 4.78 | 0.64 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 4.77 | 0.66 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,300 | 4.55 | 0.62 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,900 | 4.19 | 0.71 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,600 | 4.17 | 0.55 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $6,500 | 3.89 | 0.60 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,400 | 3.86 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $3,800 | 2.86 | 0.75 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $3,900 | 2.88 | 0.74 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,900 | 4.19 | 0.71 |
| Bobby Ryan | MTL | $3,500 | 2.46 | 0.70 |
| Alex Killorn | DET | $3,500 | 2.45 | 0.70 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $3,700 | 2.56 | 0.69 |
| Jujhar Khaira | ANA | $3,400 | 2.33 | 0.69 |
| Ryan Strome | ANA | $3,200 | 2.17 | 0.68 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,700 | 4.61 | 0.69 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,200 | 4.15 | 0.67 |
| Zach Werenski | TB | $5,700 | 4.09 | 0.72 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,400 | 3.69 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Santini | COL | $3,100 | 2.92 | 0.94 |
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,100 | 2.88 | 0.93 |
| Jake Gardiner | OTT | $3,900 | 2.88 | 0.74 |
| Trevor Daley | TOR | $3,100 | 2.25 | 0.73 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,400 | 5.79 | 0.78 |
| Cory Schneider | COL | $8,400 | 5.71 | 0.68 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,000 | 5.64 | 0.70 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,200 | 5.52 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,400 | 5.79 | 0.78 |
| Cam Ward | WSH | $7,100 | 5.46 | 0.77 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,200 | 5.07 | 0.70 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,000 | 5.64 | 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.