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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 | Jason Spezza |
| C | Anze Kopitar |
| W | Michael Grabner |
| W | Michael Cammalleri |
| W | Taylor Hall |
| D | Radko Gudas |
| D | Roman Josi |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Util | Connor McDavid |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 33.58 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,600 | 5.00 | 0.66 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,400 | 4.90 | 0.66 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $7,300 | 4.56 | 0.62 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,000 | 4.48 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Spezza | SJ | $3,200 | 2.24 | 0.70 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,600 | 5.00 | 0.66 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,400 | 4.90 | 0.66 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,400 | 4.13 | 0.65 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,700 | 4.94 | 0.64 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,200 | 4.53 | 0.63 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | CHI | $6,000 | 3.86 | 0.64 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $6,700 | 3.85 | 0.57 |
| Jason Zucker | NSH | $6,500 | 3.83 | 0.59 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $5,800 | 3.79 | 0.65 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,000 | 3.76 | 0.54 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,400 | 3.74 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Grabner | NYI | $3,600 | 2.48 | 0.69 |
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $3,700 | 2.53 | 0.68 |
| Ryan Hartman | STL | $3,200 | 2.14 | 0.67 |
| Scott Hartnell | CGY | $3,100 | 2.07 | 0.67 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $5,800 | 3.79 | 0.65 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,700 | 4.94 | 0.64 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | CHI | $6,000 | 3.86 | 0.64 |
| Mikkel Boedker | ATL | $3,900 | 2.52 | 0.64 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,400 | 4.51 | 0.61 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,600 | 4.41 | 0.67 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,500 | 3.86 | 0.59 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $6,200 | 3.61 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radko Gudas | NYR | $3,000 | 2.09 | 0.70 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,600 | 4.41 | 0.67 |
| Greg Pateryn | SJ | $3,300 | 2.20 | 0.67 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,400 | 3.52 | 0.65 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,300 | 5.86 | 0.71 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,000 | 5.25 | 0.66 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,300 | 5.22 | 0.63 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,500 | 4.94 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,300 | 5.86 | 0.71 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,100 | 4.78 | 0.67 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,500 | 4.94 | 0.66 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,000 | 5.25 | 0.66 |
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.