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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 | Ryan O’Reilly |
| C | Jack Eichel |
| W | Andrew Cogliano |
| W | Evan Rodrigues |
| W | Jason Pominville |
| D | Rasmus Ristolainen |
| D | Alex Pietrangelo |
| G | Chad Johnson |
| Util | Patrick Kane |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 31.11 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,500 | 4.77 | 0.64 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $7,300 | 4.02 | 0.55 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $6,600 | 3.62 | 0.55 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | BUF | $5,400 | 3.57 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O’Reilly | BUF | $5,400 | 3.57 | 0.66 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,500 | 4.77 | 0.64 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | MTL | $4,200 | 2.56 | 0.61 |
| Ryan Kesler | LA | $4,000 | 2.41 | 0.60 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,600 | 4.30 | 0.57 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $6,400 | 3.88 | 0.61 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $7,100 | 3.66 | 0.51 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $6,000 | 3.61 | 0.60 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $5,900 | 3.46 | 0.59 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $6,600 | 3.34 | 0.51 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,200 | 3.24 | 0.52 |
| Corey Perry | LA | $5,800 | 3.06 | 0.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $3,700 | 2.59 | 0.70 |
| Evan Rodrigues | BUF | $3,300 | 2.24 | 0.68 |
| Patrik Berglund | EDM | $3,800 | 2.43 | 0.64 |
| Jason Pominville | BUF | $4,100 | 2.62 | 0.64 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $6,400 | 3.88 | 0.61 |
| Nick Ritchie | LA | $3,000 | 1.83 | 0.61 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $6,000 | 3.61 | 0.60 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | STL | $3,200 | 1.88 | 0.59 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,500 | 3.76 | 0.58 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $5,500 | 3.20 | 0.58 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $5,400 | 3.09 | 0.57 |
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $5,100 | 2.62 | 0.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Beaulieu | BUF | $2,700 | 1.70 | 0.63 |
| Connor Murphy | STL | $2,900 | 1.82 | 0.63 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,500 | 3.76 | 0.58 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $5,500 | 3.20 | 0.58 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Miller | LA | $8,200 | 5.02 | 0.61 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,500 | 4.53 | 0.53 |
| Chad Johnson | BUF | $7,300 | 4.48 | 0.61 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,600 | 4.33 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Johnson | BUF | $7,300 | 4.48 | 0.61 |
| Ryan Miller | LA | $8,200 | 5.02 | 0.61 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,600 | 4.33 | 0.57 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $7,200 | 4.00 | 0.56 |
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.