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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 | Elias Pettersson |
| C | Matt Duchene |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| W | Austin Watson |
| D | Joel Edmundson |
| D | Thomas Chabot |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Util | Roope Hintz |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 40.42 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,500 | 5.47 | 0.73 |
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $6,500 | 5.24 | 0.81 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,000 | 5.23 | 0.75 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,600 | 5.23 | 0.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $6,500 | 5.24 | 0.81 |
| Elias Pettersson | WPG | $5,800 | 4.70 | 0.81 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,600 | 5.23 | 0.79 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $6,100 | 4.78 | 0.78 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,900 | 6.15 | 0.89 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,700 | 5.93 | 0.89 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,100 | 5.39 | 0.76 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,400 | 5.31 | 0.83 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 5.30 | 0.69 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,000 | 5.30 | 0.76 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,600 | 5.21 | 0.79 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,800 | 5.15 | 0.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,900 | 6.15 | 0.89 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,700 | 5.93 | 0.89 |
| Austin Watson | CGY | $3,500 | 3.04 | 0.87 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,400 | 5.31 | 0.83 |
| Roope Hintz | SJ | $2,900 | 2.40 | 0.83 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $5,700 | 4.68 | 0.82 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,200 | 4.93 | 0.80 |
| Jason Pominville | BUF | $4,700 | 3.76 | 0.80 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,700 | 5.11 | 0.76 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $6,200 | 4.85 | 0.78 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,100 | 4.50 | 0.74 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,400 | 4.43 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $6,200 | 4.85 | 0.78 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,700 | 5.11 | 0.76 |
| Alexander Petrovic | CHI | $2,500 | 1.89 | 0.76 |
| Esa Lindell | SJ | $3,900 | 2.94 | 0.75 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,300 | 5.89 | 0.71 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,900 | 4.88 | 0.62 |
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $7,300 | 4.84 | 0.66 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,300 | 4.76 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,300 | 5.89 | 0.71 |
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $7,300 | 4.84 | 0.66 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,300 | 4.76 | 0.65 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,900 | 4.88 | 0.62 |
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.