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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 | Sean Monahan |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Johnny Gaudreau |
| W | Craig Smith |
| W | Kevin Fiala |
| D | Ryan Graves |
| D | Mattias Ekholm |
| G | Collin Delia |
| Util | Adam Henrique |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 37.46 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,000 | 6.15 | 0.77 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,000 | 5.48 | 0.78 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $5,500 | 3.60 | 0.65 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $5,400 | 3.45 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,000 | 5.48 | 0.78 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,000 | 6.15 | 0.77 |
| Colton Sissons | CGY | $3,900 | 2.73 | 0.70 |
| Adam Henrique | LA | $3,600 | 2.48 | 0.69 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,900 | 6.73 | 0.85 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,400 | 5.23 | 0.71 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,900 | 4.76 | 0.69 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,300 | 4.71 | 0.65 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,600 | 4.70 | 0.71 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,700 | 4.69 | 0.70 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,200 | 4.33 | 0.70 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,500 | 4.14 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,900 | 6.73 | 0.85 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $4,100 | 3.08 | 0.75 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $5,200 | 3.84 | 0.74 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $4,000 | 2.88 | 0.72 |
| Daniel Sprong | LA | $3,200 | 2.30 | 0.72 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,600 | 4.70 | 0.71 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,400 | 5.23 | 0.71 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $5,400 | 3.76 | 0.70 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,300 | 4.32 | 0.68 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,800 | 4.00 | 0.69 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,300 | 3.69 | 0.70 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,500 | 3.63 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Graves | FLA | $2,500 | 2.35 | 0.94 |
| Mattias Ekholm | CGY | $4,700 | 3.51 | 0.75 |
| Brandon Montour | LA | $4,600 | 3.36 | 0.73 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,300 | 3.69 | 0.70 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,300 | 4.52 | 0.54 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $8,000 | 4.10 | 0.51 |
| Collin Delia | STL | $6,900 | 3.84 | 0.56 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,500 | 2.39 | 0.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Delia | STL | $6,900 | 3.84 | 0.56 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,300 | 4.52 | 0.54 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $8,000 | 4.10 | 0.51 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,500 | 2.39 | 0.32 |
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.