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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 | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Patrick Maroon |
| W | Leon Draisaitl |
| W | Taylor Hall |
| D | John Moore |
| D | Steven Santini |
| G | John Gibson |
| Util | Mirco Mueller |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 31.82 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,300 | 5.11 | 0.62 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $4,900 | 2.98 | 0.61 |
| Adam Henrique | COL | $4,600 | 2.81 | 0.61 |
| Nico Hischier | COL | $5,000 | 2.64 | 0.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,300 | 5.11 | 0.62 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $4,900 | 2.98 | 0.61 |
| Adam Henrique | COL | $4,600 | 2.81 | 0.61 |
| Mark Letestu | ANA | $3,500 | 1.97 | 0.56 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,200 | 4.33 | 0.60 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,000 | 4.27 | 0.61 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,100 | 3.71 | 0.52 |
| Patrick Maroon | ANA | $5,500 | 3.31 | 0.60 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $6,500 | 3.02 | 0.46 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $5,600 | 2.76 | 0.49 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $5,800 | 2.70 | 0.46 |
| Milan Lucic | ANA | $4,500 | 2.69 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Wood | COL | $3,200 | 2.01 | 0.63 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $3,700 | 2.25 | 0.61 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | ANA | $3,800 | 2.31 | 0.61 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,000 | 4.27 | 0.61 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $3,600 | 2.21 | 0.61 |
| Milan Lucic | ANA | $4,500 | 2.69 | 0.60 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,200 | 4.33 | 0.60 |
| Patrick Maroon | ANA | $5,500 | 3.31 | 0.60 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,500 | 4.07 | 0.63 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,700 | 3.07 | 0.54 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $5,800 | 2.89 | 0.50 |
| Hampus Lindholm | LA | $4,000 | 2.51 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Moore | COL | $2,900 | 2.18 | 0.75 |
| Steven Santini | COL | $3,100 | 2.19 | 0.71 |
| Francois Beauchemin | LA | $3,000 | 2.10 | 0.70 |
| Mirco Mueller | COL | $3,000 | 2.00 | 0.67 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,000 | 5.45 | 0.68 |
| Cory Schneider | COL | $7,700 | 5.11 | 0.66 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,300 | 4.93 | 0.67 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,500 | 4.45 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,000 | 5.45 | 0.68 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,300 | 4.93 | 0.67 |
| Cory Schneider | COL | $7,700 | 5.11 | 0.66 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,500 | 4.45 | 0.59 |
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.