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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 | Jeff Carter |
| W | Mitchell Marner |
| W | Jakub Vrana |
| W | Jimmy Vesey |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| G | John Gibson |
| Util | Anze Kopitar |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 35.56 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,900 | 5.94 | 0.75 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,600 | 5.11 | 0.67 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,600 | 4.36 | 0.66 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,300 | 4.34 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,900 | 5.94 | 0.75 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $2,700 | 1.95 | 0.72 |
| Jeff Carter | VAN | $5,600 | 4.01 | 0.72 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $4,100 | 2.77 | 0.68 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,800 | 5.15 | 0.66 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 4.90 | 0.61 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $6,600 | 4.23 | 0.64 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,200 | 4.21 | 0.68 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $6,500 | 4.18 | 0.64 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $6,800 | 4.17 | 0.61 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $7,000 | 4.13 | 0.59 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $6,700 | 3.56 | 0.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Vesey | NYI | $3,300 | 2.27 | 0.69 |
| Jakub Vrana | DAL | $3,000 | 2.06 | 0.69 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,200 | 4.21 | 0.68 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,800 | 5.15 | 0.66 |
| Patrik Berglund | EDM | $3,300 | 2.19 | 0.66 |
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $4,300 | 2.82 | 0.65 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $6,600 | 4.23 | 0.64 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $6,500 | 4.18 | 0.64 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,200 | 4.44 | 0.72 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,300 | 4.12 | 0.65 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,900 | 3.92 | 0.66 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,700 | 3.50 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,200 | 2.49 | 0.78 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,200 | 4.44 | 0.72 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $2,700 | 1.95 | 0.72 |
| Connor Carrick | OTT | $2,800 | 1.89 | 0.68 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $7,800 | 5.78 | 0.74 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,200 | 5.65 | 0.69 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,500 | 4.77 | 0.64 |
| Louis Domingue | ARZ | $7,800 | 4.70 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $7,800 | 5.78 | 0.74 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,200 | 5.65 | 0.69 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,500 | 4.77 | 0.64 |
| Louis Domingue | ARZ | $7,800 | 4.70 | 0.60 |
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.