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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 | Jonathan Toews |
| C | Tomas Hertl |
| W | Evander Kane |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Matt Nieto |
| D | Erik Karlsson |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | MacKenzie Blackwood |
| Util | Tage Thompson |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 39.33 |
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 | 6.00 | 0.74 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,000 | 5.90 | 0.74 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,400 | 5.60 | 0.76 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,700 | 5.44 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,600 | 4.25 | 0.76 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,400 | 5.60 | 0.76 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,000 | 5.90 | 0.74 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,100 | 6.00 | 0.74 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,000 | 6.41 | 0.80 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,700 | 5.67 | 0.74 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 5.39 | 0.69 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,300 | 5.11 | 0.70 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,600 | 5.03 | 0.66 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,800 | 4.82 | 0.62 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,500 | 4.74 | 0.63 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,000 | 4.71 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evander Kane | ATL | $5,700 | 4.55 | 0.80 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,000 | 6.41 | 0.80 |
| Tanner Pearson | PHI | $3,400 | 2.58 | 0.76 |
| Joonas Donskoi | ATL | $3,900 | 2.96 | 0.76 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,000 | 4.50 | 0.75 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,200 | 4.65 | 0.75 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,700 | 5.67 | 0.74 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $2,700 | 2.01 | 0.74 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,400 | 5.58 | 0.87 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $6,200 | 5.47 | 0.88 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,100 | 4.59 | 0.75 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,300 | 3.97 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $6,200 | 5.47 | 0.88 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,400 | 5.58 | 0.87 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,100 | 4.59 | 0.75 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,100 | 3.73 | 0.73 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $7,400 | 5.62 | 0.76 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,800 | 5.30 | 0.68 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,100 | 5.21 | 0.64 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,100 | 5.10 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $7,400 | 5.62 | 0.76 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,800 | 5.30 | 0.68 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,100 | 5.21 | 0.64 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,100 | 5.10 | 0.63 |
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.