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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 | Brayden Point |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Gabriel Landeskog |
| W | Anthony Beauvillier |
| W | Jonathan Marchessault |
| D | Ryan Pulock |
| D | Dustin Byfuglien |
| G | Andrei Vasilevskiy |
| Util | Thomas Hickey |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 42.13 |
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 | 6.41 | 0.82 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,700 | 6.08 | 0.79 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $6,500 | 5.44 | 0.84 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $6,700 | 5.07 | 0.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | OTT | $6,500 | 5.44 | 0.84 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,800 | 6.41 | 0.82 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $6,200 | 4.97 | 0.80 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,700 | 6.08 | 0.79 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,600 | 6.05 | 0.92 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $6,800 | 4.90 | 0.72 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,300 | 4.77 | 0.76 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $6,500 | 4.44 | 0.68 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,400 | 4.26 | 0.67 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | CHI | $6,200 | 4.16 | 0.67 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,000 | 4.01 | 0.67 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $6,700 | 3.96 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,600 | 6.05 | 0.92 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | NJ | $3,500 | 3.15 | 0.90 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $2,900 | 2.34 | 0.81 |
| Andrew Ladd | NJ | $4,400 | 3.36 | 0.76 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,300 | 4.77 | 0.76 |
| Matt Calvert | FLA | $3,000 | 2.18 | 0.73 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $5,300 | 3.84 | 0.72 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $6,800 | 4.90 | 0.72 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,200 | 4.48 | 0.72 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $4,800 | 4.33 | 0.90 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $5,600 | 4.11 | 0.73 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,900 | 4.08 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $3,700 | 3.47 | 0.94 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $4,800 | 4.33 | 0.90 |
| Scott Mayfield | NJ | $3,900 | 3.00 | 0.77 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $5,600 | 4.11 | 0.73 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $7,700 | 5.66 | 0.74 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,400 | 4.70 | 0.64 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,100 | 4.46 | 0.55 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,500 | 3.89 | 0.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $7,700 | 5.66 | 0.74 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,400 | 4.70 | 0.64 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $6,900 | 3.79 | 0.55 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,100 | 4.46 | 0.55 |
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.