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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 | Nathan MacKinnon |
| C | John Tavares |
| W | Alex Galchenyuk |
| W | Brock Nelson |
| W | Anders Lee |
| D | Johnny Boychuk |
| D | Scott Mayfield |
| G | Corey Crawford |
| Util | Shea Weber |
| Salary | $48,000 |
| Expected Points | 33.01 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $0 | 5.55 | 0.00 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,100 | 5.40 | 0.67 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,000 | 3.54 | 0.51 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $5,200 | 3.23 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,100 | 5.40 | 0.67 |
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $4,000 | 2.66 | 0.67 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $5,200 | 3.23 | 0.62 |
| Mikael Backlund | CEN | $5,000 | 3.05 | 0.61 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $0 | 4.41 | 0.00 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,700 | 3.97 | 0.51 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $6,000 | 3.90 | 0.65 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,600 | 3.89 | 0.51 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $6,100 | 3.85 | 0.63 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,300 | 3.54 | 0.48 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $4,500 | 3.22 | 0.71 |
| Patrick Maroon | ANA | $0 | 3.11 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Galchenyuk | CAR | $3,700 | 2.73 | 0.74 |
| Brock Nelson | NJ | $3,700 | 2.67 | 0.72 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $4,500 | 3.22 | 0.71 |
| Andrew Ladd | NJ | $3,300 | 2.28 | 0.69 |
| Andrew Shaw | CAR | $3,800 | 2.53 | 0.67 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $6,000 | 3.90 | 0.65 |
| Cal Clutterbuck | NJ | $3,000 | 1.93 | 0.64 |
| Blake Comeau | FLA | $3,200 | 2.03 | 0.63 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Weber | CAR | $6,300 | 4.33 | 0.69 |
| Nick Leddy | NJ | $4,600 | 3.24 | 0.70 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $0 | 3.00 | 0.00 |
| Duncan Keith | STL | $5,300 | 2.89 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Boychuk | NJ | $3,800 | 2.88 | 0.76 |
| Scott Mayfield | NJ | $2,900 | 2.16 | 0.74 |
| Dennis Seidenberg | NJ | $3,000 | 2.15 | 0.72 |
| Nick Leddy | NJ | $4,600 | 3.24 | 0.70 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,300 | 5.71 | 0.69 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,800 | 5.67 | 0.73 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $8,000 | 5.37 | 0.67 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,400 | 4.36 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,800 | 5.67 | 0.73 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,300 | 5.71 | 0.69 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $8,000 | 5.37 | 0.67 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,400 | 4.36 | 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.