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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 | Chris Tierney |
| C | Matt Duchene |
| W | Daniel Carr |
| W | Bobby Ryan |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| D | Oscar Klefbom |
| D | Matt Dumba |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Util | Brayden Point |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 31.66 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $6,600 | 4.44 | 0.67 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,200 | 4.36 | 0.61 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,100 | 4.26 | 0.53 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,600 | 4.16 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Tierney | MTL | $3,200 | 2.30 | 0.72 |
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $6,600 | 4.44 | 0.67 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,200 | 4.36 | 0.61 |
| Alexander Wennberg | TB | $3,200 | 1.91 | 0.60 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,900 | 4.74 | 0.60 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,700 | 4.55 | 0.59 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,500 | 4.42 | 0.59 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $7,000 | 4.27 | 0.61 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,200 | 4.13 | 0.57 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,100 | 4.08 | 0.57 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,900 | 3.97 | 0.57 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,300 | 3.77 | 0.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Ryan | MTL | $3,600 | 2.24 | 0.62 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $7,000 | 4.27 | 0.61 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $5,400 | 3.22 | 0.60 |
| Mathieu Joseph | DET | $2,800 | 1.69 | 0.60 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,900 | 4.74 | 0.60 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,700 | 4.55 | 0.59 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,500 | 4.42 | 0.59 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,100 | 3.51 | 0.58 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,700 | 3.73 | 0.56 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $6,500 | 3.65 | 0.56 |
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $5,700 | 3.40 | 0.60 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,900 | 3.06 | 0.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $5,700 | 3.40 | 0.60 |
| Ryan McDonagh | DET | $5,100 | 2.95 | 0.58 |
| Johnny Boychuk | NJ | $3,600 | 2.05 | 0.57 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,700 | 3.73 | 0.56 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,500 | 5.65 | 0.66 |
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $7,900 | 5.00 | 0.63 |
| Louis Domingue | DET | $7,800 | 4.91 | 0.63 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 4.84 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,500 | 5.65 | 0.66 |
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $7,900 | 5.00 | 0.63 |
| Louis Domingue | DET | $7,800 | 4.91 | 0.63 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 4.84 | 0.58 |
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.