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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 | Brock Nelson |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | James van Riemsdyk |
| W | Jimmy Vesey |
| W | Mitchell Marner |
| D | Paul Martin |
| D | Erik Karlsson |
| G | James Reimer |
| Util | Anze Kopitar |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 36.4 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,600 | 5.82 | 0.77 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,700 | 5.02 | 0.65 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,000 | 4.88 | 0.70 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,200 | 4.62 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Nelson | NJ | $3,000 | 2.33 | 0.78 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,600 | 5.82 | 0.77 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $2,700 | 1.94 | 0.72 |
| Nico Hischier | COL | $4,300 | 3.09 | 0.72 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,100 | 5.24 | 0.65 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 5.00 | 0.63 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,200 | 4.58 | 0.64 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,300 | 4.51 | 0.62 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,900 | 4.20 | 0.61 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,300 | 4.18 | 0.66 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $6,900 | 4.16 | 0.60 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,400 | 4.05 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $5,900 | 4.02 | 0.68 |
| Scott Hartnell | CGY | $2,900 | 1.97 | 0.68 |
| Jimmy Vesey | NYI | $3,000 | 2.00 | 0.67 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,300 | 4.18 | 0.66 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $5,100 | 3.35 | 0.66 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $3,900 | 2.54 | 0.65 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,100 | 5.24 | 0.65 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $5,100 | 3.33 | 0.65 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,000 | 4.56 | 0.76 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 4.40 | 0.63 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,400 | 4.30 | 0.67 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,800 | 4.09 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Martin | ATL | $2,800 | 2.23 | 0.79 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,000 | 4.56 | 0.76 |
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,500 | 2.62 | 0.75 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | WSH | $3,000 | 2.23 | 0.74 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Reimer | CHI | $8,300 | 6.38 | 0.77 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,300 | 6.02 | 0.73 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 5.84 | 0.69 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,300 | 5.81 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Reimer | CHI | $8,300 | 6.38 | 0.77 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,300 | 6.02 | 0.73 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $8,000 | 5.81 | 0.73 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,000 | 5.78 | 0.72 |
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.