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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 | Nathan MacKinnon |
| C | John Tavares |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Jason Pominville |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| D | Erik Johnson |
| G | Laurent Brossoit |
| Util | Patrik Berglund |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 32.92 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,700 | 5.14 | 0.67 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,300 | 4.89 | 0.67 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,400 | 4.82 | 0.65 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,100 | 4.36 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,300 | 4.89 | 0.67 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,700 | 5.14 | 0.67 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,400 | 4.82 | 0.65 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $6,300 | 4.02 | 0.64 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,000 | 4.76 | 0.60 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,900 | 4.75 | 0.69 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,000 | 4.57 | 0.65 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,500 | 4.55 | 0.61 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,100 | 4.49 | 0.63 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,200 | 4.29 | 0.60 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,700 | 4.20 | 0.63 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,800 | 4.04 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,900 | 4.75 | 0.69 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | OTT | $3,900 | 2.58 | 0.66 |
| Jason Pominville | BUF | $3,900 | 2.59 | 0.66 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,000 | 4.57 | 0.65 |
| Kyle Okposo | BUF | $3,800 | 2.42 | 0.64 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,100 | 4.49 | 0.63 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,700 | 4.20 | 0.63 |
| Matt Calvert | FLA | $3,100 | 1.96 | 0.63 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,400 | 3.79 | 0.59 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,900 | 3.67 | 0.62 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $6,100 | 3.26 | 0.53 |
| Brent Seabrook | STL | $5,200 | 2.91 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $2,500 | 1.71 | 0.68 |
| Erik Johnson | FLA | $3,600 | 2.35 | 0.65 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,900 | 3.67 | 0.62 |
| Tyler Myers | PIT | $3,100 | 1.86 | 0.60 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $8,200 | 5.22 | 0.64 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,100 | 4.66 | 0.57 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,800 | 4.31 | 0.55 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,600 | 4.16 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $8,200 | 5.22 | 0.64 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,100 | 4.66 | 0.57 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,600 | 4.16 | 0.55 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,800 | 4.31 | 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.