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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 | Connor McDavid |
| W | Michael Cammalleri |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| D | Michal Kempny |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| G | Andrei Vasilevskiy |
| Util | Justin Braun |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 35.23 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,500 | 5.09 | 0.68 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,700 | 4.66 | 0.60 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,800 | 4.58 | 0.59 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,200 | 4.40 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,500 | 5.09 | 0.68 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | BUF | $4,600 | 3.12 | 0.68 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | CGY | $4,300 | 2.86 | 0.67 |
| Mark Letestu | ANA | $3,200 | 2.12 | 0.66 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,000 | 5.06 | 0.63 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,000 | 4.94 | 0.71 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 4.65 | 0.60 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,600 | 4.65 | 0.61 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,100 | 4.33 | 0.61 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,200 | 4.28 | 0.59 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,600 | 4.15 | 0.63 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,800 | 4.12 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $3,200 | 2.72 | 0.85 |
| Paul Byron | CAR | $3,600 | 2.66 | 0.74 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $3,500 | 2.58 | 0.74 |
| Dominik Simon | PHI | $2,800 | 2.09 | 0.74 |
| Alex Killorn | DET | $3,300 | 2.38 | 0.72 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,000 | 4.94 | 0.71 |
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $4,400 | 3.01 | 0.68 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $4,900 | 3.20 | 0.65 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,800 | 4.28 | 0.63 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,400 | 4.10 | 0.64 |
| Zach Werenski | TB | $5,400 | 3.89 | 0.72 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,700 | 3.65 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michal Kempny | STL | $2,900 | 2.50 | 0.86 |
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,100 | 2.51 | 0.81 |
| Justin Braun | ATL | $3,000 | 2.25 | 0.75 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | CHI | $2,800 | 2.07 | 0.74 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,400 | 5.93 | 0.71 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,000 | 5.57 | 0.70 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,100 | 5.39 | 0.66 |
| Brian Elliott | NYR | $7,700 | 5.01 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,400 | 5.93 | 0.71 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,000 | 5.57 | 0.70 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,100 | 5.39 | 0.66 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,500 | 4.87 | 0.65 |
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.