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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 | Ryan O’Reilly |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Patrick Marleau |
| W | Sheldon Dries |
| W | Zach Sanford |
| D | Seth Jones |
| D | Tony DeAngelo |
| G | Jimmy Howard |
| Util | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 39.78 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,600 | 6.30 | 0.83 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,900 | 5.91 | 0.86 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,600 | 5.45 | 0.83 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,200 | 5.33 | 0.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,900 | 5.91 | 0.86 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,600 | 6.30 | 0.83 |
| Mikko Koivu | NSH | $4,000 | 3.32 | 0.83 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,600 | 5.45 | 0.83 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 6.02 | 0.77 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,700 | 5.51 | 0.82 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,100 | 5.29 | 0.75 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,500 | 5.27 | 0.81 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,300 | 5.23 | 0.72 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,900 | 5.17 | 0.75 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,800 | 4.87 | 0.72 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $6,600 | 4.74 | 0.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,700 | 5.51 | 0.82 |
| Zach Sanford | EDM | $3,700 | 3.03 | 0.82 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,500 | 5.27 | 0.81 |
| Sheldon Dries | FLA | $3,200 | 2.52 | 0.79 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 6.02 | 0.77 |
| Patrick Marleau | OTT | $4,400 | 3.38 | 0.77 |
| Anthony Duclair | TB | $3,800 | 2.91 | 0.77 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,100 | 5.29 | 0.75 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,700 | 4.91 | 0.73 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,600 | 4.78 | 0.85 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,900 | 4.67 | 0.79 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,100 | 4.43 | 0.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,600 | 4.78 | 0.85 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,900 | 4.67 | 0.79 |
| Josh Manson | LA | $3,100 | 2.45 | 0.79 |
| Tony DeAngelo | NYI | $4,300 | 3.29 | 0.77 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $7,600 | 5.12 | 0.67 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,100 | 5.08 | 0.63 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,400 | 4.96 | 0.59 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 4.87 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $7,600 | 5.12 | 0.67 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,100 | 5.08 | 0.63 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,900 | 4.79 | 0.61 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 4.87 | 0.61 |
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.