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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 | Eric Staal |
| W | Michael Cammalleri |
| W | Calle Jarnkrok |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| D | Roman Josi |
| D | Jonas Brodin |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Util | Ryan Ellis |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 35.48 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,300 | 5.32 | 0.73 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,400 | 4.93 | 0.67 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,500 | 4.76 | 0.63 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,600 | 4.70 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,300 | 5.32 | 0.73 |
| Victor Rask | WSH | $3,100 | 2.17 | 0.70 |
| Matt Cullen | NSH | $2,900 | 2.00 | 0.69 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,400 | 4.93 | 0.67 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,000 | 5.16 | 0.65 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,200 | 4.69 | 0.65 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,300 | 4.46 | 0.61 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,400 | 4.31 | 0.67 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,600 | 3.96 | 0.60 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,100 | 3.94 | 0.55 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,000 | 3.75 | 0.54 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $6,300 | 3.75 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $3,500 | 2.61 | 0.75 |
| Charlie Coyle | NSH | $4,300 | 3.02 | 0.70 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,400 | 4.31 | 0.67 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | CGY | $3,200 | 2.15 | 0.67 |
| Danton Heinen | BOS | $3,000 | 2.00 | 0.67 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,000 | 5.16 | 0.65 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,200 | 4.69 | 0.65 |
| Nino Niederreiter | NSH | $4,100 | 2.69 | 0.65 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,000 | 4.52 | 0.75 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,600 | 4.38 | 0.66 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,700 | 4.02 | 0.70 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $5,800 | 3.84 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,000 | 4.52 | 0.75 |
| Jonas Brodin | NSH | $3,000 | 2.16 | 0.72 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,700 | 4.02 | 0.70 |
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $3,000 | 2.09 | 0.70 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,500 | 5.86 | 0.69 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,800 | 5.82 | 0.75 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,000 | 5.39 | 0.67 |
| Kari Lehtonen | SJ | $8,300 | 5.39 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,800 | 5.82 | 0.75 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,500 | 5.86 | 0.69 |
| Antti Niemi | CHI | $6,900 | 4.61 | 0.67 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $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.