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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 | Auston Matthews |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Michael Grabner |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Tanner Pearson |
| D | Ryan McDonagh |
| D | Ryan Ellis |
| G | Darcy Kuemper |
| Util | Riley Nash |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 33.16 |
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 | 4.79 | 0.64 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,700 | 4.79 | 0.62 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,100 | 4.36 | 0.61 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,800 | 3.50 | 0.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $3,500 | 2.32 | 0.66 |
| Riley Nash | BOS | $3,300 | 2.13 | 0.65 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,500 | 4.79 | 0.64 |
| Nazem Kadri | OTT | $4,900 | 3.14 | 0.64 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,400 | 4.88 | 0.66 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,000 | 4.07 | 0.58 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,600 | 3.82 | 0.58 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,300 | 3.69 | 0.59 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $5,700 | 3.42 | 0.60 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $5,300 | 3.17 | 0.60 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $5,400 | 3.05 | 0.56 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $6,100 | 3.04 | 0.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Grabner | NYI | $3,400 | 2.30 | 0.68 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,400 | 4.88 | 0.66 |
| Tanner Pearson | VAN | $4,200 | 2.76 | 0.66 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | CGY | $3,200 | 2.10 | 0.65 |
| David Backes | BOS | $4,600 | 2.98 | 0.65 |
| Trevor Lewis | VAN | $3,500 | 2.26 | 0.64 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $3,700 | 2.33 | 0.63 |
| Jesse Puljujarvi | ANA | $3,800 | 2.32 | 0.61 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,300 | 3.78 | 0.60 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $6,100 | 3.60 | 0.59 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,900 | 3.41 | 0.58 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYI | $4,600 | 3.11 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McDonagh | NYI | $4,600 | 3.11 | 0.68 |
| Paul LaDue | VAN | $3,100 | 1.96 | 0.63 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $4,900 | 3.09 | 0.63 |
| Derek Forbort | VAN | $2,900 | 1.81 | 0.62 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | VAN | $7,500 | 5.74 | 0.76 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,800 | 5.58 | 0.72 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $8,200 | 5.30 | 0.65 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,600 | 4.75 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | VAN | $7,500 | 5.74 | 0.76 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,800 | 5.58 | 0.72 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $8,200 | 5.30 | 0.65 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,600 | 4.75 | 0.62 |
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.