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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 | Bo Horvat |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Matt Calvert |
| W | Alexander Kerfoot |
| W | Brock McGinn |
| D | Dustin Byfuglien |
| D | Brett Pesce |
| G | Philipp Grubauer |
| Util | Mikko Rantanen |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 29.29 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,100 | 4.98 | 0.61 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $11,700 | 4.75 | 0.41 |
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $11,100 | 4.01 | 0.36 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $11,200 | 3.63 | 0.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $4,900 | 3.09 | 0.63 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,100 | 4.98 | 0.61 |
| Alex Galchenyuk | ARZ | $5,600 | 2.99 | 0.53 |
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $4,400 | 2.25 | 0.51 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $10,600 | 4.94 | 0.47 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | CHI | $8,200 | 4.62 | 0.56 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,600 | 4.44 | 0.58 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,000 | 4.23 | 0.60 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $7,100 | 3.91 | 0.55 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $10,100 | 3.73 | 0.37 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $7,700 | 3.51 | 0.46 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $9,600 | 3.34 | 0.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Calvert | FLA | $2,800 | 1.83 | 0.65 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | FLA | $3,700 | 2.39 | 0.64 |
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $2,700 | 1.65 | 0.61 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,000 | 4.23 | 0.60 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,600 | 4.44 | 0.58 |
| Jake Virtanen | WPG | $3,600 | 2.05 | 0.57 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $3,600 | 2.06 | 0.57 |
| Colin Wilson | FLA | $3,200 | 1.79 | 0.56 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $9,200 | 4.36 | 0.47 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $8,800 | 3.90 | 0.44 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $6,400 | 2.97 | 0.46 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,500 | 2.61 | 0.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Johnson | FLA | $4,200 | 2.50 | 0.60 |
| Nikita Zadorov | FLA | $2,700 | 1.39 | 0.51 |
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $3,600 | 1.82 | 0.50 |
| Ian Cole | FLA | $4,400 | 2.17 | 0.49 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,700 | 4.94 | 0.64 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $8,200 | 4.79 | 0.58 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,500 | 4.31 | 0.57 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,500 | 4.25 | 0.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,700 | 4.94 | 0.64 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $8,200 | 4.79 | 0.58 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,500 | 4.31 | 0.57 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,500 | 4.25 | 0.50 |
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.