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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 | Jack Eichel |
| W | Jesper Bratt |
| W | Kris Versteeg |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| D | Kris Russell |
| D | Joel Edmundson |
| G | Thomas Greiss |
| Util | Evander Kane |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 36.97 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,400 | 5.49 | 0.65 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,100 | 5.14 | 0.72 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,900 | 5.00 | 0.63 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $6,800 | 4.58 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $4,600 | 3.44 | 0.75 |
| Casey Cizikas | NJ | $3,000 | 2.23 | 0.74 |
| Tanner Kero | STL | $3,100 | 2.25 | 0.73 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,100 | 5.14 | 0.72 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,800 | 5.15 | 0.76 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,900 | 5.14 | 0.65 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,300 | 4.98 | 0.60 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,200 | 4.60 | 0.74 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,200 | 4.44 | 0.72 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,600 | 4.34 | 0.57 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,900 | 4.21 | 0.61 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $6,800 | 4.17 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Bratt | COL | $2,500 | 2.13 | 0.85 |
| Kris Versteeg | CEN | $4,100 | 3.26 | 0.80 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,800 | 5.15 | 0.76 |
| Jason Pominville | BUF | $4,100 | 3.09 | 0.75 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,200 | 4.60 | 0.74 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $5,500 | 4.06 | 0.74 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,200 | 4.44 | 0.72 |
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $4,400 | 3.15 | 0.72 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,800 | 4.10 | 0.71 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,800 | 3.78 | 0.65 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $5,400 | 3.69 | 0.68 |
| Brent Seabrook | STL | $4,600 | 3.62 | 0.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Russell | ANA | $3,400 | 3.30 | 0.97 |
| Joel Edmundson | EDM | $3,100 | 2.49 | 0.80 |
| Brent Seabrook | STL | $4,600 | 3.62 | 0.79 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $3,300 | 2.59 | 0.78 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,100 | 5.42 | 0.76 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,300 | 5.33 | 0.64 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,300 | 5.27 | 0.63 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $8,400 | 5.26 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,100 | 5.42 | 0.76 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $7,200 | 4.96 | 0.69 |
| Cory Schneider | COL | $7,300 | 4.89 | 0.67 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,400 | 4.79 | 0.65 |
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.