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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 | Nick Bonino |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Yanni Gourde |
| W | Jesse Puljujarvi |
| W | Filip Forsberg |
| D | Jake Muzzin |
| D | Ryan Ellis |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Util | Brayden Point |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 29.99 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,200 | 4.93 | 0.60 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $12,000 | 4.24 | 0.35 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $6,900 | 4.09 | 0.59 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $6,600 | 3.57 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,300 | 2.03 | 0.62 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,200 | 4.93 | 0.60 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $5,700 | 3.35 | 0.59 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $6,900 | 4.09 | 0.59 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $11,500 | 4.07 | 0.35 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,700 | 4.04 | 0.52 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,900 | 4.03 | 0.58 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,500 | 3.99 | 0.53 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $10,400 | 3.88 | 0.37 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,200 | 3.86 | 0.54 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $10,900 | 3.82 | 0.35 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $6,700 | 3.49 | 0.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yanni Gourde | DET | $5,200 | 3.06 | 0.59 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,900 | 4.03 | 0.58 |
| Tyler Toffoli | VAN | $4,000 | 2.24 | 0.56 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $4,800 | 2.64 | 0.55 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,200 | 3.86 | 0.54 |
| Jesper Bratt | COL | $3,800 | 2.07 | 0.54 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $5,900 | 3.16 | 0.53 |
| Ryan Hartman | CGY | $3,000 | 1.60 | 0.53 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $10,000 | 3.74 | 0.37 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 3.36 | 0.54 |
| Jakob Chychrun | ARZ | $5,400 | 3.03 | 0.56 |
| Ryan McDonagh | DET | $5,300 | 2.97 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $4,800 | 2.79 | 0.58 |
| Jakob Chychrun | ARZ | $5,400 | 3.03 | 0.56 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $4,700 | 2.63 | 0.56 |
| Kris Russell | ANA | $3,900 | 2.17 | 0.56 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,500 | 5.76 | 0.68 |
| Louis Domingue | DET | $8,100 | 5.39 | 0.66 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $8,100 | 5.12 | 0.63 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,800 | 3.95 | 0.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,500 | 5.76 | 0.68 |
| Louis Domingue | DET | $8,100 | 5.39 | 0.66 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $8,100 | 5.12 | 0.63 |
| Calvin Petersen | VAN | $6,900 | 3.69 | 0.53 |
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.