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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 | Brock Nelson |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Jannik Hansen |
| W | Michael Cammalleri |
| W | Taylor Hall |
| D | Kevin Connauton |
| D | Dustin Byfuglien |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Util | Brad Marchand |
| Salary | $49,300 |
| Expected Points | 34.17 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,700 | 5.37 | 0.70 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,500 | 4.76 | 0.63 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,800 | 4.57 | 0.59 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,100 | 4.54 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Nelson | NJ | $3,200 | 2.57 | 0.80 |
| Brandon Sutter | WPG | $3,100 | 2.25 | 0.73 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,700 | 5.37 | 0.70 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $2,700 | 1.90 | 0.70 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,100 | 5.44 | 0.67 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,200 | 4.65 | 0.65 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 4.57 | 0.59 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,600 | 4.57 | 0.60 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,100 | 4.57 | 0.64 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,800 | 4.56 | 0.67 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,900 | 4.53 | 0.66 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,000 | 4.29 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jannik Hansen | ATL | $2,800 | 2.09 | 0.75 |
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $2,800 | 2.04 | 0.73 |
| Spencer Foo | CEN | $3,200 | 2.24 | 0.70 |
| Andrew Ladd | NJ | $2,900 | 2.00 | 0.69 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,100 | 4.18 | 0.68 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $4,200 | 2.86 | 0.68 |
| Jimmy Vesey | NYI | $3,300 | 2.24 | 0.68 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $8,100 | 5.44 | 0.67 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 4.61 | 0.63 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $6,000 | 4.08 | 0.68 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,800 | 4.07 | 0.70 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,200 | 4.03 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Connauton | ARZ | $2,900 | 2.22 | 0.77 |
| Adam Larsson | ANA | $3,400 | 2.42 | 0.71 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,800 | 4.07 | 0.70 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,700 | 3.29 | 0.70 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,600 | 5.71 | 0.66 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,300 | 5.53 | 0.67 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,000 | 5.46 | 0.68 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $7,600 | 5.34 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $7,600 | 5.34 | 0.70 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,000 | 5.46 | 0.68 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,600 | 5.17 | 0.68 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,300 | 5.53 | 0.67 |
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.