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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 | Connor McDavid |
| C | Valtteri Filppula |
| W | Filip Forsberg |
| W | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| W | Claude Giroux |
| D | Christian Folin |
| D | Ryan Pulock |
| G | Devan Dubnyk |
| Util | Viktor Arvidsson |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 39.11 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,000 | 6.46 | 0.81 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,000 | 5.69 | 0.81 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,500 | 5.12 | 0.68 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,600 | 4.94 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,000 | 6.46 | 0.81 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,000 | 5.69 | 0.81 |
| Nolan Patrick | NYR | $3,800 | 2.84 | 0.75 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $5,000 | 3.65 | 0.73 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | COL | $11,900 | 6.55 | 0.55 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,100 | 6.15 | 0.76 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,700 | 5.70 | 0.85 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $11,500 | 5.33 | 0.46 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $6,200 | 5.30 | 0.85 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,400 | 5.22 | 0.82 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,700 | 4.67 | 0.61 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,400 | 4.51 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,700 | 5.70 | 0.85 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $6,200 | 5.30 | 0.85 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,400 | 5.22 | 0.82 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $5,400 | 4.39 | 0.81 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $5,600 | 4.37 | 0.78 |
| Austin Czarnik | CEN | $3,100 | 2.41 | 0.78 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,100 | 6.15 | 0.76 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | NJ | $4,300 | 3.20 | 0.74 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,700 | 5.21 | 0.78 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,500 | 4.17 | 0.64 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,600 | 4.16 | 0.74 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $10,200 | 3.79 | 0.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Stone | CEN | $3,100 | 2.44 | 0.79 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,700 | 5.21 | 0.78 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $3,500 | 2.73 | 0.78 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,600 | 4.16 | 0.74 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,800 | 5.16 | 0.66 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $8,800 | 5.05 | 0.57 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,200 | 5.01 | 0.61 |
| Louis Domingue | DET | $8,100 | 4.80 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,800 | 5.16 | 0.66 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,400 | 4.59 | 0.62 |
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $7,800 | 4.80 | 0.62 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,200 | 5.01 | 0.61 |
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.