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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 | Derick Brassard |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Blake Coleman |
| W | Claude Giroux |
| W | Joonas Donskoi |
| D | Roman Josi |
| D | Ryan Ellis |
| G | Martin Jones |
| Util | Victor Hedman |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 34.76 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,700 | 5.34 | 0.69 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,000 | 5.22 | 0.65 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,500 | 4.53 | 0.60 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,300 | 4.06 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,700 | 5.34 | 0.69 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,000 | 5.22 | 0.65 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $5,700 | 3.62 | 0.64 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,300 | 4.06 | 0.64 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,800 | 5.47 | 0.70 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,900 | 4.58 | 0.58 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,200 | 4.44 | 0.72 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,600 | 4.42 | 0.67 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,000 | 4.20 | 0.70 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,900 | 4.13 | 0.60 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,400 | 3.88 | 0.61 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $5,200 | 3.69 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,200 | 4.44 | 0.72 |
| Blake Coleman | COL | $3,200 | 2.32 | 0.72 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $5,200 | 3.69 | 0.71 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,800 | 5.47 | 0.70 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,000 | 4.20 | 0.70 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $5,300 | 3.66 | 0.69 |
| Joonas Donskoi | ATL | $3,700 | 2.54 | 0.69 |
| Blake Comeau | FLA | $3,000 | 2.00 | 0.67 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 4.35 | 0.62 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,700 | 4.28 | 0.75 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,800 | 4.00 | 0.69 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,100 | 3.65 | 0.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,700 | 4.28 | 0.75 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,100 | 3.65 | 0.72 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,800 | 4.00 | 0.69 |
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $4,900 | 3.29 | 0.67 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,600 | 5.67 | 0.66 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,000 | 5.02 | 0.63 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,300 | 4.82 | 0.58 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,100 | 4.75 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,600 | 5.67 | 0.66 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,000 | 5.02 | 0.63 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,100 | 4.24 | 0.60 |
| Brian Elliott | NYR | $6,900 | 4.08 | 0.59 |
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.