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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 | Evgeni Malkin |
| W | Scott Wilson |
| W | Sven Andrighetto |
| W | Michael Cammalleri |
| D | Roman Josi |
| D | Chad Ruhwedel |
| G | Roberto Luongo |
| Util | Connor McDavid |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 36.34 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,800 | 5.86 | 0.75 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,700 | 5.53 | 0.72 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,600 | 5.40 | 0.71 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,400 | 5.01 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,800 | 5.86 | 0.75 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,700 | 5.53 | 0.72 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,600 | 5.40 | 0.71 |
| Riley Sheahan | PHI | $2,900 | 2.02 | 0.69 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,100 | 4.86 | 0.68 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,900 | 4.79 | 0.61 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $6,900 | 4.52 | 0.66 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,600 | 4.48 | 0.59 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,600 | 4.45 | 0.67 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,400 | 4.43 | 0.60 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,800 | 4.31 | 0.63 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,500 | 4.25 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $3,600 | 2.54 | 0.71 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $4,100 | 2.88 | 0.70 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,100 | 4.86 | 0.68 |
| Nick Bjugstad | CHI | $5,500 | 3.67 | 0.67 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,600 | 4.45 | 0.67 |
| Sven Andrighetto | FLA | $3,000 | 2.01 | 0.67 |
| Leo Komarov | OTT | $3,100 | 2.07 | 0.67 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $6,900 | 4.52 | 0.66 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,000 | 4.98 | 0.83 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 4.56 | 0.65 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,700 | 3.96 | 0.59 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,800 | 3.74 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,000 | 4.98 | 0.83 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $4,600 | 3.11 | 0.68 |
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,800 | 2.57 | 0.68 |
| Chad Ruhwedel | PHI | $2,800 | 1.90 | 0.68 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,500 | 6.25 | 0.73 |
| Jonathan Bernier | FLA | $8,200 | 5.50 | 0.67 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 5.39 | 0.67 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,900 | 5.31 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,500 | 6.25 | 0.73 |
| Jonathan Bernier | FLA | $8,200 | 5.50 | 0.67 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,900 | 5.31 | 0.67 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 5.39 | 0.67 |
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.