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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 | John Tavares |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Joshua Ho-Sang |
| W | Phil Kessel |
| W | Jake Guentzel |
| D | Steven Santini |
| D | Ryan McDonagh |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Util | Justin Braun |
| Salary | $48,300 |
| Expected Points | 34.56 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,600 | 4.73 | 0.62 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,700 | 4.61 | 0.60 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $6,500 | 4.33 | 0.67 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,200 | 4.24 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | MTL | $3,300 | 2.32 | 0.70 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | FLA | $3,500 | 2.46 | 0.70 |
| Chris Wagner | LA | $3,400 | 2.37 | 0.70 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $6,500 | 4.33 | 0.67 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,200 | 4.69 | 0.65 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,900 | 4.45 | 0.64 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,400 | 4.37 | 0.59 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $7,000 | 4.06 | 0.58 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,600 | 3.80 | 0.50 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,300 | 3.80 | 0.60 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,200 | 3.72 | 0.60 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $6,300 | 3.68 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Ho-Sang | NJ | $3,100 | 2.43 | 0.78 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $4,000 | 3.05 | 0.76 |
| Andrew Ladd | NJ | $3,400 | 2.51 | 0.74 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $3,900 | 2.83 | 0.72 |
| Marian Gaborik | VAN | $3,700 | 2.56 | 0.69 |
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $3,200 | 2.21 | 0.69 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $5,300 | 3.62 | 0.68 |
| Michael Grabner | NYI | $3,600 | 2.45 | 0.68 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Leddy | NJ | $5,900 | 4.05 | 0.69 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,800 | 4.04 | 0.59 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,600 | 4.03 | 0.61 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,200 | 3.68 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Santini | COL | $3,100 | 3.12 | 1.01 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYI | $4,300 | 3.35 | 0.78 |
| Justin Braun | ATL | $3,200 | 2.49 | 0.78 |
| Johnny Boychuk | NJ | $4,700 | 3.53 | 0.75 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 5.80 | 0.73 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $7,700 | 5.78 | 0.75 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,400 | 5.61 | 0.76 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,100 | 5.43 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,400 | 5.61 | 0.76 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $7,700 | 5.78 | 0.75 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,300 | 5.36 | 0.73 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 5.80 | 0.73 |
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.