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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 | Tomas Hertl |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Jake Guentzel |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| W | David Perron |
| D | Kris Russell |
| D | Marc-Edouard Vlasic |
| G | Jake Allen |
| Util | Darnell Nurse |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 37.83 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | PAC | $8,600 | 5.90 | 0.69 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,400 | 4.86 | 0.58 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $8,000 | 4.18 | 0.52 |
| Eric Staal | MIN | $6,700 | 3.61 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Letestu | EDM | $3,400 | 2.49 | 0.73 |
| Connor McDavid | PAC | $8,600 | 5.90 | 0.69 |
| Ivan Barbashev | STL | $3,400 | 2.22 | 0.65 |
| Tomas Hertl | SJ | $4,300 | 2.75 | 0.64 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $5,800 | 5.03 | 0.87 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $7,700 | 4.98 | 0.65 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $6,900 | 3.60 | 0.52 |
| Jordan Eberle | EDM | $5,200 | 3.51 | 0.68 |
| Jaden Schwartz | STL | $5,800 | 3.46 | 0.60 |
| Milan Lucic | EDM | $5,300 | 3.41 | 0.64 |
| Max Pacioretty | MTL | $7,000 | 3.34 | 0.48 |
| Zach Parise | MIN | $6,300 | 3.04 | 0.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $5,800 | 5.03 | 0.87 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | MTL | $3,700 | 2.62 | 0.71 |
| Drake Caggiula | EDM | $3,300 | 2.23 | 0.68 |
| Jordan Eberle | EDM | $5,200 | 3.51 | 0.68 |
| David Perron | STL | $4,000 | 2.62 | 0.66 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $7,700 | 4.98 | 0.65 |
| Milan Lucic | EDM | $5,300 | 3.41 | 0.64 |
| Scottie Upshall | STL | $3,000 | 1.82 | 0.61 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | STL | $6,100 | 4.88 | 0.80 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | SJ | $4,400 | 3.73 | 0.85 |
| Brent Burns | SJ | $8,000 | 3.70 | 0.46 |
| Kris Russell | EDM | $3,900 | 3.52 | 0.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Russell | EDM | $3,900 | 3.52 | 0.90 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | SJ | $4,400 | 3.73 | 0.85 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $3,100 | 2.53 | 0.82 |
| David Schlemko | SJ | $3,300 | 2.64 | 0.80 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | STL | $7,900 | 6.77 | 0.86 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | PIT | $7,800 | 5.12 | 0.66 |
| Carey Price | MTL | $7,500 | 5.11 | 0.68 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | MET | $7,400 | 5.09 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | STL | $7,900 | 6.77 | 0.86 |
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $7,300 | 5.04 | 0.69 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | MET | $7,400 | 5.09 | 0.69 |
| Carey Price | MTL | $7,500 | 5.11 | 0.68 |
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.