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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 | Mark Jankowski |
| W | Mikael Granlund |
| W | Jamie Benn |
| W | Zach Parise |
| D | Alex Goligoski |
| D | Josh Manson |
| G | Devan Dubnyk |
| Util | Patrice Bergeron |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 33.96 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,900 | 5.64 | 0.71 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,800 | 5.36 | 0.69 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,600 | 4.92 | 0.65 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,300 | 4.58 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,900 | 5.64 | 0.71 |
| Mark Jankowski | CEN | $2,600 | 1.83 | 0.70 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,800 | 5.36 | 0.69 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,600 | 4.92 | 0.65 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 4.98 | 0.62 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,100 | 4.71 | 0.58 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,500 | 4.57 | 0.61 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,200 | 4.52 | 0.63 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $6,400 | 4.32 | 0.67 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,800 | 4.27 | 0.63 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,200 | 3.99 | 0.64 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $6,500 | 3.94 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Parise | NSH | $5,800 | 3.93 | 0.68 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $6,400 | 4.32 | 0.67 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $6,000 | 3.92 | 0.65 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $5,800 | 3.75 | 0.65 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $5,800 | 3.71 | 0.64 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,200 | 3.99 | 0.64 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,800 | 4.27 | 0.63 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $5,000 | 3.17 | 0.63 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,800 | 3.91 | 0.57 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,500 | 3.88 | 0.60 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,300 | 3.62 | 0.57 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,400 | 3.42 | 0.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Manson | LA | $2,700 | 1.89 | 0.70 |
| Alex Goligoski | ARZ | $3,100 | 2.18 | 0.70 |
| Jonas Brodin | NSH | $2,500 | 1.72 | 0.69 |
| Dion Phaneuf | VAN | $2,600 | 1.75 | 0.67 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,300 | 5.62 | 0.68 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,200 | 5.19 | 0.63 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,400 | 4.91 | 0.58 |
| Carter Hutton | BUF | $7,700 | 4.67 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,300 | 5.62 | 0.68 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,200 | 5.19 | 0.63 |
| Antti Niemi | CAR | $7,400 | 4.63 | 0.63 |
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $7,500 | 4.64 | 0.62 |
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.