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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 | Nick Foligno |
| W | Brian Gibbons |
| W | Trevor Lewis |
| W | Boone Jenner |
| D | Erik Karlsson |
| D | Torey Krug |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Util | Nikita Kucherov |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 35.95 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,100 | 5.92 | 0.73 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,800 | 5.17 | 0.66 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,400 | 5.09 | 0.69 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,300 | 4.65 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,100 | 5.92 | 0.73 |
| Nick Foligno | TB | $4,200 | 2.94 | 0.70 |
| Victor Rask | WSH | $3,300 | 2.31 | 0.70 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,400 | 5.09 | 0.69 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,000 | 5.43 | 0.68 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,600 | 5.05 | 0.66 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,500 | 4.76 | 0.63 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 4.69 | 0.61 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,300 | 4.61 | 0.63 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,500 | 4.37 | 0.67 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,900 | 4.26 | 0.62 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,100 | 4.19 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $5,700 | 4.02 | 0.71 |
| Trevor Lewis | VAN | $3,200 | 2.28 | 0.71 |
| Brian Gibbons | COL | $2,900 | 2.07 | 0.71 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $3,100 | 2.18 | 0.70 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $3,200 | 2.21 | 0.69 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,000 | 5.43 | 0.68 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,100 | 4.16 | 0.68 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $2,800 | 1.90 | 0.68 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 4.57 | 0.63 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,500 | 4.48 | 0.69 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,200 | 4.40 | 0.71 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,900 | 4.15 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,200 | 4.40 | 0.71 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,900 | 4.15 | 0.70 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,500 | 4.48 | 0.69 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $2,800 | 1.90 | 0.68 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,200 | 6.55 | 0.80 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,400 | 5.77 | 0.69 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,500 | 5.72 | 0.67 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,200 | 5.68 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,200 | 6.55 | 0.80 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,300 | 5.39 | 0.74 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,400 | 5.77 | 0.69 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,200 | 5.68 | 0.69 |
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.