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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 | Frans Nielsen |
| C | Sebastian Aho |
| W | Miles Wood |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Roman Josi |
| G | John Gibson |
| Util | Connor McDavid |
| Salary | $46,500 |
| Expected Points | 31.32 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,600 | 4.86 | 0.64 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,800 | 4.62 | 0.59 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,500 | 4.42 | 0.59 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,300 | 4.40 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $2,700 | 1.90 | 0.70 |
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $3,000 | 2.09 | 0.70 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,600 | 4.86 | 0.64 |
| Ryan Strome | ANA | $3,100 | 1.97 | 0.64 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,600 | 4.37 | 0.66 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,400 | 4.25 | 0.57 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,300 | 4.21 | 0.58 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,500 | 4.15 | 0.64 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $6,800 | 4.00 | 0.59 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $7,200 | 3.82 | 0.53 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,700 | 3.77 | 0.56 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $6,700 | 3.73 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,600 | 4.37 | 0.66 |
| Patrik Berglund | EDM | $3,400 | 2.25 | 0.66 |
| Miles Wood | COL | $2,900 | 1.92 | 0.66 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $3,900 | 2.55 | 0.65 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,500 | 4.15 | 0.64 |
| Bobby Ryan | MTL | $4,000 | 2.54 | 0.64 |
| Sonny Milano | TB | $3,200 | 1.99 | 0.62 |
| Blake Coleman | COL | $2,900 | 1.81 | 0.62 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 3.94 | 0.63 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 3.84 | 0.55 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,900 | 3.78 | 0.64 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,000 | 3.64 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $2,700 | 1.90 | 0.70 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,300 | 3.51 | 0.66 |
| Andy Greene | COL | $2,900 | 1.89 | 0.65 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,900 | 3.78 | 0.64 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,300 | 6.19 | 0.75 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,400 | 5.95 | 0.71 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,900 | 5.57 | 0.70 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,100 | 5.54 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,300 | 6.19 | 0.75 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,400 | 5.95 | 0.71 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,900 | 5.57 | 0.70 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,800 | 5.39 | 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.