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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 | Dylan Strome |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Travis Konecny |
| W | Mikko Rantanen |
| W | Claude Giroux |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| D | Alex Goligoski |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Util | Tyson Barrie |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 33.7 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,700 | 5.83 | 0.76 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,200 | 3.40 | 0.55 |
| Derek Stepan | ARZ | $5,100 | 2.89 | 0.57 |
| Nolan Patrick | NYR | $4,200 | 2.42 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Strome | ARZ | $2,900 | 2.24 | 0.77 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,700 | 5.83 | 0.76 |
| Christian Dvorak | ARZ | $3,400 | 2.10 | 0.62 |
| Valtteri Filppula | NYR | $2,900 | 1.75 | 0.60 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,200 | 4.13 | 0.67 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $6,500 | 4.08 | 0.63 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $5,800 | 3.40 | 0.59 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $5,700 | 3.22 | 0.56 |
| Travis Konecny | NYR | $5,300 | 3.12 | 0.59 |
| Clayton Keller | ARZ | $5,600 | 3.06 | 0.55 |
| Wayne Simmonds | NYR | $5,000 | 2.93 | 0.59 |
| Tomas Tatar | TOR | $4,600 | 2.24 | 0.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,200 | 4.13 | 0.67 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $6,500 | 4.08 | 0.63 |
| Ryan Carpenter | ATL | $3,100 | 1.86 | 0.60 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $5,800 | 3.40 | 0.59 |
| Wayne Simmonds | NYR | $5,000 | 2.93 | 0.59 |
| Travis Konecny | NYR | $5,300 | 3.12 | 0.59 |
| Brendan Perlini | ARZ | $3,000 | 1.73 | 0.58 |
| Matt Nieto | FLA | $2,900 | 1.69 | 0.58 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $6,000 | 3.63 | 0.61 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,500 | 3.60 | 0.65 |
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $5,000 | 3.04 | 0.61 |
| Erik Johnson | FLA | $4,800 | 2.92 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,300 | 2.43 | 0.74 |
| Alex Goligoski | ARZ | $3,700 | 2.64 | 0.71 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,500 | 3.60 | 0.65 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | ARZ | $4,400 | 2.82 | 0.64 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,200 | 4.23 | 0.59 |
| Michal Neuvirth | NYR | $7,400 | 3.12 | 0.42 |
| Andrew Hammond | MTL | $6,500 | 2.50 | 0.38 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,000 | 2.39 | 0.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,200 | 4.23 | 0.59 |
| Michal Neuvirth | NYR | $7,400 | 3.12 | 0.42 |
| Andrew Hammond | MTL | $6,500 | 2.50 | 0.38 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,000 | 2.39 | 0.30 |
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.