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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 | Adam Henrique |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Brock McGinn |
| W | Artemi Panarin |
| W | Filip Forsberg |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Alex Goligoski |
| G | Antti Raanta |
| Util | Taylor Hall |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 34.33 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,100 | 5.60 | 0.69 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,900 | 4.76 | 0.60 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,300 | 4.60 | 0.63 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,700 | 4.54 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Henrique | LA | $3,600 | 2.52 | 0.70 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,100 | 5.60 | 0.69 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,700 | 4.54 | 0.68 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,300 | 4.60 | 0.63 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,100 | 4.78 | 0.67 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,400 | 4.78 | 0.65 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,900 | 4.65 | 0.67 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $6,700 | 4.57 | 0.68 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,800 | 4.32 | 0.55 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,000 | 4.07 | 0.58 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,700 | 3.99 | 0.59 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $6,800 | 3.95 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $2,500 | 1.81 | 0.72 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $6,700 | 4.57 | 0.68 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,100 | 4.78 | 0.67 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,900 | 4.65 | 0.67 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $5,600 | 3.62 | 0.65 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,700 | 3.71 | 0.65 |
| Richard Panik | ARZ | $3,400 | 2.23 | 0.65 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,400 | 4.78 | 0.65 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 4.08 | 0.58 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,300 | 3.60 | 0.57 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $5,600 | 3.51 | 0.63 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $6,100 | 3.41 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 2.33 | 0.93 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $5,600 | 3.51 | 0.63 |
| Josh Manson | LA | $3,200 | 2.01 | 0.63 |
| Alex Goligoski | ARZ | $4,000 | 2.51 | 0.63 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $8,000 | 5.43 | 0.68 |
| Joonas Korpisalo | TB | $8,200 | 5.40 | 0.66 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $7,900 | 5.20 | 0.66 |
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $7,700 | 5.07 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $8,000 | 5.43 | 0.68 |
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $7,700 | 5.07 | 0.66 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $7,900 | 5.20 | 0.66 |
| Joonas Korpisalo | TB | $8,200 | 5.40 | 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.