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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 | Matt Duchene |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Nick Bjugstad |
| W | Trevor Lewis |
| W | Patrik Berglund |
| D | David Savard |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| G | Curtis McElhinney |
| Util | Brad Marchand |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 34.24 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,000 | 5.17 | 0.65 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,300 | 4.74 | 0.65 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,300 | 4.72 | 0.65 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,900 | 4.45 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Zajac | COL | $3,400 | 2.32 | 0.68 |
| Victor Rask | WSH | $3,200 | 2.17 | 0.68 |
| Matt Cullen | NSH | $3,000 | 2.00 | 0.67 |
| Nick Foligno | TB | $4,300 | 2.85 | 0.66 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,900 | 5.17 | 0.65 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,100 | 4.81 | 0.68 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,100 | 4.44 | 0.63 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,400 | 4.26 | 0.66 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,000 | 4.24 | 0.61 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,700 | 4.22 | 0.63 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,300 | 4.19 | 0.57 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,600 | 4.16 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bjugstad | CHI | $5,400 | 3.83 | 0.71 |
| Trevor Lewis | VAN | $3,500 | 2.45 | 0.70 |
| Patrik Berglund | EDM | $3,000 | 2.07 | 0.69 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,100 | 4.81 | 0.68 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | CAR | $3,700 | 2.53 | 0.68 |
| Alexander Steen | EDM | $4,200 | 2.80 | 0.67 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,400 | 4.26 | 0.66 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,900 | 5.17 | 0.65 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 4.43 | 0.61 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,200 | 4.18 | 0.67 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $5,900 | 3.89 | 0.66 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,000 | 3.72 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Savard | TB | $3,200 | 2.24 | 0.70 |
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $3,100 | 2.10 | 0.68 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,200 | 4.18 | 0.67 |
| Paul LaDue | VAN | $2,900 | 1.90 | 0.66 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis McElhinney | OTT | $8,300 | 6.19 | 0.75 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,400 | 6.16 | 0.73 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,400 | 5.69 | 0.68 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,100 | 5.35 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis McElhinney | OTT | $8,300 | 6.19 | 0.75 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,400 | 6.16 | 0.73 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,400 | 5.69 | 0.68 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,100 | 5.35 | 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.