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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 | Kevin Hayes |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Bobby Ryan |
| W | Leo Komarov |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| D | Dougie Hamilton |
| D | Radko Gudas |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Util | Taylor Hall |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 34.82 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,700 | 5.15 | 0.67 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,500 | 4.59 | 0.61 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,600 | 4.59 | 0.60 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $6,400 | 4.34 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $3,800 | 2.74 | 0.72 |
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $3,200 | 2.24 | 0.70 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $6,400 | 4.34 | 0.68 |
| Matt Duchene | FLA | $5,300 | 3.61 | 0.68 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 5.07 | 0.65 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,000 | 4.94 | 0.62 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,100 | 4.90 | 0.69 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $6,100 | 3.76 | 0.62 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,700 | 3.75 | 0.56 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,200 | 3.63 | 0.50 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,000 | 3.62 | 0.60 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,300 | 3.61 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Ryan | MTL | $3,900 | 3.02 | 0.77 |
| Leo Komarov | OTT | $2,900 | 2.07 | 0.71 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,100 | 4.90 | 0.69 |
| Tomas Tatar | TOR | $3,600 | 2.48 | 0.69 |
| Mikkel Boedker | ATL | $3,700 | 2.52 | 0.68 |
| Scott Wilson | TOR | $3,000 | 2.01 | 0.67 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 5.07 | 0.65 |
| Alex Galchenyuk | CAR | $4,600 | 2.93 | 0.64 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,400 | 4.31 | 0.67 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 4.25 | 0.59 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,600 | 4.08 | 0.73 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,200 | 3.86 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,600 | 4.08 | 0.73 |
| Radko Gudas | NYR | $3,100 | 2.18 | 0.70 |
| Karl Alzner | CAR | $2,900 | 1.97 | 0.68 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,400 | 4.31 | 0.67 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,900 | 5.61 | 0.71 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,100 | 5.60 | 0.69 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,300 | 5.16 | 0.71 |
| Kari Lehtonen | SJ | $7,000 | 4.81 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,900 | 5.61 | 0.71 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,300 | 5.16 | 0.71 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,100 | 5.60 | 0.69 |
| Kari Lehtonen | SJ | $7,000 | 4.81 | 0.69 |
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.