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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 | Blake Coleman |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Claude Giroux |
| W | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| W | Artemi Panarin |
| D | Erik Johnson |
| D | Erik Gustafsson |
| G | Keith Kinkaid |
| Util | Cam Atkinson |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 44.47 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,800 | 7.23 | 0.93 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,200 | 6.84 | 0.83 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,500 | 6.51 | 0.87 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,300 | 5.84 | 0.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Coleman | COL | $3,000 | 2.94 | 0.98 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,800 | 7.23 | 0.93 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,500 | 6.51 | 0.87 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,200 | 6.84 | 0.83 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,400 | 6.50 | 0.88 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,200 | 6.03 | 0.84 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,100 | 5.73 | 0.94 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $7,000 | 5.64 | 0.81 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,000 | 5.59 | 0.93 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,000 | 5.36 | 0.89 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,600 | 5.32 | 0.70 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $5,500 | 5.21 | 0.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $5,500 | 5.21 | 0.95 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $5,100 | 4.87 | 0.95 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,100 | 5.73 | 0.94 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,000 | 5.59 | 0.93 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $4,300 | 3.89 | 0.90 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $3,700 | 3.33 | 0.90 |
| Dominik Kahun | STL | $3,700 | 3.28 | 0.89 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,000 | 5.36 | 0.89 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,400 | 4.75 | 0.74 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $5,800 | 4.70 | 0.81 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $6,500 | 4.66 | 0.72 |
| Henri Jokiharju | STL | $5,600 | 4.66 | 0.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $3,900 | 3.35 | 0.86 |
| Dennis Cholowski | TOR | $4,000 | 3.36 | 0.84 |
| Henri Jokiharju | STL | $5,600 | 4.66 | 0.83 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $4,200 | 3.50 | 0.83 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,500 | 5.82 | 0.68 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,900 | 5.77 | 0.73 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,000 | 5.45 | 0.68 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,000 | 5.20 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,900 | 5.77 | 0.73 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,500 | 5.82 | 0.68 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,000 | 5.45 | 0.68 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $7,500 | 4.97 | 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.