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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 | Yanni Gourde |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Ondrej Palat |
| W | Jaden Schwartz |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| D | Kris Russell |
| D | Nick Jensen |
| G | James Reimer |
| Util | Milan Lucic |
| Salary | $48,600 |
| Expected Points | 41.83 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | PAC | $8,500 | 6.20 | 0.73 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,500 | 4.92 | 0.66 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | ANA | $6,500 | 4.37 | 0.67 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,900 | 4.03 | 0.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yanni Gourde | TB | $3,500 | 3.15 | 0.90 |
| J.T. Compher | COL | $3,000 | 2.50 | 0.83 |
| Ivan Barbashev | STL | $2,800 | 2.30 | 0.82 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | NYI | $3,600 | 2.76 | 0.77 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondrej Palat | TB | $5,800 | 5.50 | 0.95 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $7,700 | 5.23 | 0.68 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $8,000 | 5.12 | 0.64 |
| Jeff Skinner | CAR | $6,200 | 5.11 | 0.82 |
| Jaden Schwartz | STL | $6,000 | 4.39 | 0.73 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,500 | 4.29 | 0.50 |
| Milan Lucic | EDM | $4,800 | 4.02 | 0.84 |
| Anders Lee | NYI | $5,400 | 3.94 | 0.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondrej Palat | TB | $5,800 | 5.50 | 0.95 |
| Brock Boeser | VAN | $3,500 | 2.96 | 0.85 |
| Milan Lucic | EDM | $4,800 | 4.02 | 0.84 |
| Jeff Skinner | CAR | $6,200 | 5.11 | 0.82 |
| Sven Andrighetto | COL | $3,900 | 3.13 | 0.80 |
| David Perron | STL | $4,100 | 3.16 | 0.77 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $3,800 | 2.94 | 0.77 |
| Jaden Schwartz | STL | $6,000 | 4.39 | 0.73 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Shattenkirk | WSH | $5,900 | 4.33 | 0.73 |
| Oscar Klefbom | EDM | $5,600 | 3.98 | 0.71 |
| Victor Hedman | TB | $6,900 | 3.92 | 0.57 |
| Kris Russell | EDM | $3,900 | 3.45 | 0.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Russell | EDM | $3,900 | 3.45 | 0.88 |
| Nick Jensen | DET | $2,900 | 2.45 | 0.85 |
| Michael Del Zotto | PHI | $3,400 | 2.81 | 0.83 |
| Roman Polak | TOR | $3,000 | 2.48 | 0.83 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | STL | $8,500 | 7.57 | 0.89 |
| James Reimer | FLA | $7,000 | 7.56 | 1.08 |
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $8,400 | 7.12 | 0.85 |
| Jonathan Bernier | ANA | $8,200 | 6.81 | 0.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Reimer | FLA | $7,000 | 7.56 | 1.08 |
| Jake Allen | STL | $8,500 | 7.57 | 0.89 |
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $8,400 | 7.12 | 0.85 |
| Jonathan Bernier | ANA | $8,200 | 6.81 | 0.83 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.