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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 | Connor McDavid |
| C | Leon Draisaitl |
| W | Mitchell Marner |
| W | Brandon Saad |
| W | James van Riemsdyk |
| D | Yohann Auvitu |
| D | Darnell Nurse |
| G | Andrei Vasilevskiy |
| Util | Victor Hedman |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 32.85 |
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 | 5.33 | 0.71 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,000 | 4.44 | 0.63 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,200 | 4.19 | 0.58 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,300 | 4.04 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,500 | 5.33 | 0.71 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,300 | 4.04 | 0.64 |
| Ryan Strome | ANA | $3,200 | 2.03 | 0.63 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,000 | 4.44 | 0.63 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,400 | 4.41 | 0.60 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,700 | 4.16 | 0.54 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,500 | 3.54 | 0.54 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $5,700 | 3.42 | 0.60 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $5,900 | 3.40 | 0.58 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $5,300 | 3.40 | 0.64 |
| Tyler Johnson | DET | $5,500 | 3.23 | 0.59 |
| Yanni Gourde | DET | $5,400 | 2.99 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Fischer | ARZ | $3,200 | 2.05 | 0.64 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $5,300 | 3.40 | 0.64 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $4,000 | 2.48 | 0.62 |
| Leo Komarov | OTT | $3,000 | 1.85 | 0.62 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | STL | $3,700 | 2.26 | 0.61 |
| Milan Lucic | ANA | $3,700 | 2.26 | 0.61 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $5,700 | 3.42 | 0.60 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,400 | 4.41 | 0.60 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,300 | 4.26 | 0.68 |
| Duncan Keith | STL | $4,700 | 3.14 | 0.67 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $4,900 | 3.12 | 0.64 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $5,000 | 3.00 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yohann Auvitu | ANA | $2,800 | 2.13 | 0.76 |
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $3,800 | 2.63 | 0.69 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,300 | 4.26 | 0.68 |
| Nikita Zaitsev | OTT | $3,300 | 2.25 | 0.68 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,200 | 5.16 | 0.63 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,700 | 4.91 | 0.64 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,600 | 4.55 | 0.60 |
| Anton Forsberg | STL | $8,000 | 4.34 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,700 | 4.91 | 0.64 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,200 | 5.16 | 0.63 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,600 | 4.55 | 0.60 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,100 | 3.94 | 0.55 |
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.