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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 | Sean Monahan |
| C | John Tavares |
| W | Brett Connolly |
| W | Claude Giroux |
| W | Johnny Gaudreau |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| G | Jimmy Howard |
| Util | Nathan MacKinnon |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 32.75 |
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 | 4.99 | 0.62 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,000 | 4.87 | 0.61 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,400 | 4.42 | 0.60 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,300 | 4.33 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $6,000 | 3.98 | 0.66 |
| Chris Tierney | MTL | $4,300 | 2.71 | 0.63 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,100 | 4.99 | 0.62 |
| Jared McCann | CHI | $2,700 | 1.68 | 0.62 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,200 | 4.75 | 0.58 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 4.72 | 0.60 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,700 | 4.55 | 0.59 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,300 | 4.37 | 0.60 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,500 | 4.28 | 0.57 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,400 | 4.28 | 0.58 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 4.26 | 0.59 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $6,900 | 4.26 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Connolly | DAL | $2,900 | 2.07 | 0.71 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $6,000 | 3.91 | 0.65 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $4,800 | 3.05 | 0.64 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $3,500 | 2.19 | 0.63 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,500 | 4.07 | 0.63 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,400 | 3.99 | 0.62 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $6,900 | 4.26 | 0.62 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $5,400 | 3.36 | 0.62 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,900 | 3.87 | 0.56 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,800 | 3.85 | 0.57 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,300 | 3.68 | 0.58 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,600 | 3.41 | 0.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 2.46 | 0.98 |
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $2,600 | 1.69 | 0.65 |
| Alec Martinez | VAN | $3,300 | 2.01 | 0.61 |
| T.J. Brodie | CEN | $3,000 | 1.77 | 0.59 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,500 | 5.31 | 0.62 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $8,200 | 4.94 | 0.60 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,100 | 4.84 | 0.60 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $7,400 | 4.79 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $7,400 | 4.79 | 0.65 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,500 | 5.31 | 0.62 |
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $7,000 | 4.36 | 0.62 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $8,200 | 4.94 | 0.60 |
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.