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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 Couturier |
| C | Chris Tierney |
| W | Bobby Ryan |
| W | Phil Kessel |
| W | Mikko Rantanen |
| D | Ryan Suter |
| D | Ryan Ellis |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Util | Evgeni Malkin |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 32.02 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,500 | 4.85 | 0.65 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,000 | 4.73 | 0.59 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $6,900 | 4.43 | 0.64 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,200 | 4.37 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $5,900 | 4.01 | 0.68 |
| Chris Tierney | MTL | $3,300 | 2.15 | 0.65 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $6,500 | 4.26 | 0.65 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,500 | 4.85 | 0.65 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,900 | 4.61 | 0.58 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,000 | 4.42 | 0.63 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,400 | 4.40 | 0.59 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,900 | 4.36 | 0.63 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,300 | 4.21 | 0.58 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,100 | 4.14 | 0.58 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,500 | 4.13 | 0.64 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,600 | 4.12 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Ryan | MTL | $3,400 | 2.28 | 0.67 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,500 | 4.13 | 0.64 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,900 | 4.36 | 0.63 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,400 | 4.00 | 0.63 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,000 | 4.42 | 0.63 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,600 | 4.12 | 0.62 |
| Joonas Donskoi | ATL | $3,800 | 2.36 | 0.62 |
| Matt Luff | VAN | $2,800 | 1.73 | 0.62 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,700 | 3.89 | 0.58 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,600 | 3.66 | 0.55 |
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $6,100 | 3.58 | 0.59 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,400 | 3.41 | 0.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Oesterle | ARZ | $2,600 | 1.63 | 0.63 |
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $2,600 | 1.60 | 0.62 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $3,400 | 2.03 | 0.60 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $4,700 | 2.80 | 0.60 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Domingue | DET | $8,300 | 5.42 | 0.65 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,500 | 5.42 | 0.64 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,000 | 4.80 | 0.60 |
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $7,500 | 4.75 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Domingue | DET | $8,300 | 5.42 | 0.65 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,500 | 5.42 | 0.64 |
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $7,500 | 4.75 | 0.63 |
| Calvin Petersen | VAN | $7,300 | 4.44 | 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.