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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 | Martin Hanzal |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Artturi Lehkonen |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| W | Jake Guentzel |
| D | Kris Russell |
| D | Marc-Edouard Vlasic |
| G | Tuukka Rask |
| Util | Darnell Nurse |
| Salary | $48,800 |
| Expected Points | 38.03 |
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 | 5.90 | 0.69 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,200 | 4.38 | 0.53 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $7,900 | 4.12 | 0.52 |
| Eric Staal | MIN | $6,700 | 3.83 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Barbashev | STL | $2,800 | 2.22 | 0.79 |
| Connor McDavid | PAC | $8,500 | 5.90 | 0.69 |
| Martin Hanzal | MIN | $4,500 | 3.06 | 0.68 |
| Mark Letestu | EDM | $3,400 | 2.30 | 0.68 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $7,800 | 4.98 | 0.64 |
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $5,800 | 4.63 | 0.80 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,100 | 3.94 | 0.56 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,200 | 3.58 | 0.50 |
| Mike Hoffman | OTT | $6,200 | 3.50 | 0.56 |
| Jaden Schwartz | STL | $6,100 | 3.46 | 0.57 |
| Milan Lucic | EDM | $5,000 | 3.41 | 0.68 |
| Zach Parise | MIN | $5,900 | 3.40 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artturi Lehkonen | MTL | $3,700 | 3.09 | 0.84 |
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $5,800 | 4.63 | 0.80 |
| Vladimir Sobotka | STL | $2,500 | 1.76 | 0.70 |
| Milan Lucic | EDM | $5,000 | 3.41 | 0.68 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $7,800 | 4.98 | 0.64 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYR | $5,100 | 3.18 | 0.62 |
| Brendan Gallagher | MTL | $4,400 | 2.71 | 0.62 |
| David Perron | STL | $4,200 | 2.62 | 0.62 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | STL | $6,300 | 4.88 | 0.77 |
| Erik Karlsson | CAR | $7,500 | 4.78 | 0.64 |
| Brent Burns | SJ | $8,200 | 4.04 | 0.49 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | SJ | $4,200 | 3.55 | 0.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Russell | EDM | $3,700 | 3.52 | 0.95 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | SJ | $4,200 | 3.55 | 0.84 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $3,100 | 2.50 | 0.81 |
| David Schlemko | SJ | $3,300 | 2.64 | 0.80 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,500 | 6.80 | 0.91 |
| Carey Price | MTL | $8,100 | 6.65 | 0.82 |
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $8,000 | 6.38 | 0.80 |
| Jake Allen | STL | $7,400 | 6.22 | 0.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,500 | 6.80 | 0.91 |
| Jake Allen | STL | $7,400 | 6.22 | 0.84 |
| Carey Price | MTL | $8,100 | 6.65 | 0.82 |
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $8,000 | 6.38 | 0.80 |
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.