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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 | Sean Monahan |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Michael Cammalleri |
| W | Sam Gagner |
| W | Jimmy Vesey |
| D | Roman Josi |
| D | Marc-Edouard Vlasic |
| G | Andrei Vasilevskiy |
| Util | Michael Grabner |
| Salary | $47,400 |
| Expected Points | 35.3 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,000 | 5.37 | 0.67 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,900 | 4.69 | 0.59 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,700 | 4.64 | 0.60 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,600 | 4.51 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Johnson | DET | $3,300 | 2.48 | 0.75 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $3,700 | 2.71 | 0.73 |
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $3,800 | 2.66 | 0.70 |
| Mark Letestu | ANA | $3,300 | 2.31 | 0.70 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,100 | 4.76 | 0.59 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,400 | 4.63 | 0.63 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,500 | 4.11 | 0.55 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,800 | 4.08 | 0.60 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,100 | 3.83 | 0.63 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $5,900 | 3.77 | 0.64 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,900 | 3.76 | 0.54 |
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $4,000 | 3.64 | 0.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $4,000 | 3.64 | 0.91 |
| Sam Gagner | WPG | $3,300 | 2.90 | 0.88 |
| Jimmy Vesey | NYI | $3,200 | 2.65 | 0.83 |
| Michael Grabner | NYI | $3,700 | 3.04 | 0.82 |
| Thomas Vanek | WPG | $3,300 | 2.60 | 0.79 |
| Loui Eriksson | WPG | $3,200 | 2.38 | 0.74 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $3,200 | 2.34 | 0.73 |
| Trevor Lewis | VAN | $3,300 | 2.39 | 0.72 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,500 | 4.66 | 0.72 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,800 | 4.16 | 0.61 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,300 | 3.83 | 0.61 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | NYI | $5,700 | 3.78 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $3,600 | 2.92 | 0.81 |
| Adam Larsson | ANA | $3,100 | 2.47 | 0.80 |
| Justin Braun | ATL | $3,100 | 2.35 | 0.76 |
| Mike Matheson | CHI | $3,000 | 2.29 | 0.76 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,200 | 5.66 | 0.69 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,100 | 5.63 | 0.70 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,800 | 5.53 | 0.71 |
| Anders Nilsson | WPG | $7,200 | 5.51 | 0.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anders Nilsson | WPG | $7,200 | 5.51 | 0.77 |
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,700 | 5.43 | 0.71 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,800 | 5.53 | 0.71 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,100 | 5.63 | 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.