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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 | Michael Cammalleri |
| C | Anze Kopitar |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| W | Patrik Laine |
| W | Patrik Berglund |
| D | Trevor van Riemsdyk |
| D | Erik Karlsson |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Util | Jeff Carter |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 34.99 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,900 | 5.09 | 0.64 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,300 | 4.80 | 0.66 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,400 | 4.76 | 0.74 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,600 | 4.52 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $2,900 | 2.28 | 0.79 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,400 | 4.76 | 0.74 |
| Jeff Carter | VAN | $6,100 | 4.38 | 0.72 |
| Adam Lowry | PIT | $2,900 | 1.97 | 0.68 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,200 | 4.66 | 0.65 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,000 | 4.47 | 0.64 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 4.39 | 0.57 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $6,800 | 4.23 | 0.62 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,400 | 3.96 | 0.62 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,600 | 3.92 | 0.59 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | CHI | $6,500 | 3.78 | 0.58 |
| Jason Zucker | NSH | $6,200 | 3.60 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Berglund | EDM | $3,400 | 2.35 | 0.69 |
| Frank Vatrano | BOS | $2,900 | 1.96 | 0.68 |
| Trevor Lewis | VAN | $3,000 | 1.97 | 0.66 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,200 | 4.66 | 0.65 |
| Tanner Pearson | VAN | $4,000 | 2.58 | 0.65 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,000 | 4.47 | 0.64 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $6,800 | 4.23 | 0.62 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,400 | 3.96 | 0.62 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $5,800 | 4.05 | 0.70 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,000 | 3.68 | 0.61 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,900 | 3.61 | 0.61 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,700 | 3.56 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | WSH | $2,900 | 2.07 | 0.71 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $5,800 | 4.05 | 0.70 |
| Connor Carrick | OTT | $2,800 | 1.92 | 0.69 |
| Ben Chiarot | PIT | $2,900 | 1.90 | 0.66 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 6.21 | 0.74 |
| Curtis McElhinney | OTT | $8,300 | 6.04 | 0.73 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,100 | 5.92 | 0.73 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,000 | 5.56 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 6.21 | 0.74 |
| Curtis McElhinney | OTT | $8,300 | 6.04 | 0.73 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,100 | 5.92 | 0.73 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,000 | 5.56 | 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.