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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 | Sebastian Aho |
| W | Spencer Foo |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | John Carlson |
| G | Roberto Luongo |
| Util | Connor McDavid |
| Salary | $48,100 |
| Expected Points | 36.34 |
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 | 5.96 | 0.74 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,700 | 5.21 | 0.68 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,400 | 5.04 | 0.68 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,600 | 4.97 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $2,800 | 2.62 | 0.94 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $2,700 | 2.04 | 0.76 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,100 | 5.96 | 0.74 |
| Dylan Strome | ARZ | $3,300 | 2.43 | 0.73 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,300 | 5.04 | 0.69 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,700 | 4.85 | 0.72 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,900 | 4.57 | 0.66 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,100 | 4.55 | 0.64 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 4.48 | 0.57 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,900 | 4.47 | 0.57 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,400 | 4.18 | 0.56 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,500 | 4.15 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Foo | CEN | $3,500 | 3.39 | 0.97 |
| Nick Bjugstad | CHI | $4,100 | 3.12 | 0.76 |
| Sven Andrighetto | FLA | $3,000 | 2.20 | 0.73 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,700 | 4.85 | 0.72 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $5,700 | 3.97 | 0.70 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,300 | 5.04 | 0.69 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $4,500 | 3.12 | 0.69 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $3,800 | 2.63 | 0.69 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,100 | 4.53 | 0.64 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,500 | 4.22 | 0.65 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,000 | 4.12 | 0.69 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,800 | 4.10 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $2,700 | 2.04 | 0.76 |
| Adam Larsson | ANA | $3,300 | 2.46 | 0.74 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,800 | 4.10 | 0.71 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,300 | 3.76 | 0.71 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,300 | 6.28 | 0.76 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,400 | 5.97 | 0.81 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,600 | 5.77 | 0.67 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,200 | 5.73 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,400 | 5.97 | 0.81 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,300 | 6.28 | 0.76 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,800 | 5.45 | 0.70 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,200 | 5.73 | 0.70 |
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.