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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 | Tyler Seguin |
| W | Michael Cammalleri |
| W | Blake Coleman |
| W | Taylor Hall |
| D | Trevor van Riemsdyk |
| D | Ryan Ellis |
| G | Antti Raanta |
| Util | Dougie Hamilton |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 35.69 |
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 | 5.46 | 0.67 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,800 | 5.28 | 0.68 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,500 | 5.11 | 0.68 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,400 | 5.10 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $3,500 | 2.46 | 0.70 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,000 | 4.92 | 0.70 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,400 | 5.10 | 0.69 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,800 | 5.28 | 0.68 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,800 | 5.47 | 0.70 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,500 | 5.20 | 0.69 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,000 | 4.88 | 0.70 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,000 | 4.83 | 0.69 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,200 | 4.70 | 0.65 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,200 | 4.67 | 0.65 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,800 | 4.38 | 0.64 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,100 | 4.36 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $3,000 | 2.18 | 0.73 |
| Blake Coleman | COL | $3,100 | 2.20 | 0.71 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,000 | 4.88 | 0.70 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,800 | 5.47 | 0.70 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,500 | 5.20 | 0.69 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $3,400 | 2.34 | 0.69 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,000 | 4.83 | 0.69 |
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $3,200 | 2.22 | 0.69 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torey Krug | BOS | $6,100 | 4.20 | 0.69 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 4.15 | 0.67 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,100 | 4.13 | 0.58 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,200 | 4.08 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | WSH | $2,900 | 2.18 | 0.75 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,600 | 4.01 | 0.72 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,100 | 3.62 | 0.71 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,800 | 3.38 | 0.70 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,600 | 6.28 | 0.73 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,900 | 5.74 | 0.73 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,400 | 5.71 | 0.68 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,300 | 5.65 | 0.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,300 | 5.65 | 0.77 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,600 | 6.28 | 0.73 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,900 | 5.74 | 0.73 |
| Curtis McElhinney | OTT | $7,600 | 5.22 | 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.