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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 | Auston Matthews |
| W | Brock Boeser |
| W | James van Riemsdyk |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| D | Jake Gardiner |
| D | Hampus Lindholm |
| G | Martin Jones |
| Util | Darnell Nurse |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 35.09 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,700 | 5.47 | 0.71 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,000 | 5.36 | 0.67 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,800 | 4.60 | 0.59 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,300 | 4.32 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,700 | 5.47 | 0.71 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $4,100 | 2.80 | 0.68 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,000 | 5.36 | 0.67 |
| Derek Grant | LA | $3,400 | 2.29 | 0.67 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,200 | 4.25 | 0.59 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,500 | 4.10 | 0.55 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $6,500 | 3.91 | 0.60 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,900 | 3.80 | 0.55 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $5,600 | 3.70 | 0.66 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $6,300 | 3.60 | 0.57 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $6,300 | 3.60 | 0.57 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,700 | 3.59 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $4,200 | 3.27 | 0.78 |
| Derek Dorsett | WPG | $3,400 | 2.45 | 0.72 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $4,900 | 3.39 | 0.69 |
| Patrick Maroon | ANA | $4,700 | 3.26 | 0.69 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $5,600 | 3.70 | 0.66 |
| Chris Wagner | LA | $3,200 | 2.07 | 0.65 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | ANA | $4,000 | 2.49 | 0.62 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $3,900 | 2.43 | 0.62 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 4.84 | 0.67 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,100 | 4.37 | 0.72 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,400 | 3.34 | 0.52 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $5,100 | 3.31 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Gardiner | OTT | $3,900 | 2.90 | 0.74 |
| Adam Larsson | ANA | $3,300 | 2.42 | 0.73 |
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $3,400 | 2.49 | 0.73 |
| Hampus Lindholm | LA | $3,800 | 2.79 | 0.73 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,100 | 5.72 | 0.71 |
| Cory Schneider | COL | $7,900 | 5.54 | 0.70 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $7,500 | 5.46 | 0.73 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,800 | 5.40 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Crawford | STL | $7,500 | 5.46 | 0.73 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,100 | 5.72 | 0.71 |
| Cory Schneider | COL | $7,900 | 5.54 | 0.70 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,400 | 5.17 | 0.70 |
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.