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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 Nugent-Hopkins |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Mikko Rantanen |
| W | Jonathan Marchessault |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| G | Thomas Greiss |
| Util | Jason Garrison |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 31.11 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,200 | 4.65 | 0.57 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,900 | 4.62 | 0.58 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $12,200 | 4.51 | 0.37 |
| Brock Nelson | NJ | $9,700 | 3.57 | 0.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $5,400 | 3.16 | 0.58 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,900 | 4.62 | 0.58 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $5,600 | 3.17 | 0.57 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,200 | 4.65 | 0.57 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $11,500 | 5.11 | 0.44 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,100 | 4.44 | 0.63 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $6,900 | 3.96 | 0.57 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,600 | 3.94 | 0.52 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $10,600 | 3.93 | 0.37 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $10,300 | 3.80 | 0.37 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $9,200 | 3.78 | 0.41 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,800 | 3.70 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,100 | 4.44 | 0.63 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $3,900 | 2.34 | 0.60 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | FLA | $4,400 | 2.59 | 0.59 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,200 | 2.40 | 0.57 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $5,500 | 3.13 | 0.57 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $6,900 | 3.96 | 0.57 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $5,300 | 3.03 | 0.57 |
| Roope Hintz | SJ | $3,000 | 1.70 | 0.57 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $5,800 | 2.84 | 0.49 |
| Brent Seabrook | STL | $5,600 | 2.84 | 0.51 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $3,000 | 2.65 | 0.88 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,500 | 2.64 | 0.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $3,000 | 2.65 | 0.88 |
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $2,500 | 1.62 | 0.65 |
| Jason Garrison | ANA | $2,600 | 1.66 | 0.64 |
| Erik Johnson | FLA | $3,700 | 2.21 | 0.60 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $8,100 | 5.23 | 0.65 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,800 | 4.67 | 0.60 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,900 | 4.54 | 0.57 |
| Ryan Miller | LA | $7,600 | 4.46 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $8,100 | 5.23 | 0.65 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $7,300 | 4.37 | 0.60 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,800 | 4.67 | 0.60 |
| Ryan Miller | LA | $7,600 | 4.46 | 0.59 |
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.