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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 | John Tavares |
| W | Karson Kuhlman |
| W | Victor Olofsson |
| W | Jared McCann |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Dougie Hamilton |
| G | Petr Mrazek |
| Util | Nikita Kucherov |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 37.49 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,700 | 5.42 | 0.70 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,100 | 5.23 | 0.74 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,600 | 5.12 | 0.67 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,200 | 5.06 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bjugstad | PHI | $3,900 | 3.01 | 0.77 |
| Scott Laughton | NYR | $3,000 | 2.22 | 0.74 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,100 | 5.23 | 0.74 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $6,500 | 4.65 | 0.72 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,700 | 5.30 | 0.69 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 5.08 | 0.65 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,600 | 4.89 | 0.64 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,800 | 4.56 | 0.67 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,200 | 4.51 | 0.63 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $7,000 | 4.49 | 0.64 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,600 | 4.36 | 0.66 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,300 | 4.35 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karson Kuhlman | BOS | $2,600 | 2.21 | 0.85 |
| Victor Olofsson | BUF | $3,800 | 3.08 | 0.81 |
| Jared McCann | PHI | $4,100 | 3.28 | 0.80 |
| Tanner Pearson | WPG | $3,100 | 2.45 | 0.79 |
| Zack Kassian | ANA | $3,000 | 2.27 | 0.76 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $2,700 | 2.03 | 0.75 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $5,100 | 3.76 | 0.74 |
| Ryan Donato | NSH | $4,200 | 3.12 | 0.74 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $6,400 | 4.18 | 0.65 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,800 | 4.12 | 0.71 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,300 | 4.10 | 0.65 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,500 | 3.95 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 2.76 | 1.10 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | CHI | $3,000 | 2.22 | 0.74 |
| Jonas Brodin | NSH | $3,000 | 2.20 | 0.73 |
| Christian Wolanin | MTL | $2,800 | 2.05 | 0.73 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $8,200 | 6.09 | 0.74 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,300 | 6.05 | 0.73 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,300 | 5.90 | 0.71 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,200 | 5.35 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $8,200 | 6.09 | 0.74 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,300 | 6.05 | 0.73 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,300 | 5.90 | 0.71 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,500 | 4.86 | 0.65 |
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.