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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 | J.T. Compher |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Dustin Brown |
| W | Reilly Smith |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| D | Shea Weber |
| D | Colin Miller |
| G | Linus Ullmark |
| Util | Pierre-Luc Dubois |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 43.41 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,900 | 7.12 | 0.90 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,100 | 6.47 | 0.80 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,300 | 6.28 | 0.86 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,100 | 6.02 | 0.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Compher | FLA | $3,500 | 3.31 | 0.95 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,900 | 7.12 | 0.90 |
| Zack Smith | MTL | $2,800 | 2.50 | 0.89 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,300 | 6.28 | 0.86 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,800 | 6.28 | 0.81 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,400 | 5.88 | 0.79 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,500 | 5.71 | 0.76 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,600 | 5.68 | 0.75 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,600 | 5.65 | 0.86 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,100 | 5.59 | 0.79 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,000 | 5.32 | 0.76 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,800 | 5.19 | 0.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $5,000 | 4.55 | 0.91 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,600 | 5.65 | 0.86 |
| Jordan Eberle | NJ | $3,700 | 3.09 | 0.84 |
| Matt Luff | VAN | $2,500 | 2.06 | 0.82 |
| Kenny Agostino | CAR | $2,600 | 2.12 | 0.82 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,800 | 6.28 | 0.81 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $5,900 | 4.73 | 0.80 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,400 | 5.88 | 0.79 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,900 | 5.52 | 0.94 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $6,600 | 4.85 | 0.73 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,800 | 4.58 | 0.67 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,300 | 4.44 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,900 | 5.52 | 0.94 |
| Scott Mayfield | NJ | $3,500 | 2.95 | 0.84 |
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $5,500 | 4.32 | 0.79 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $4,300 | 3.41 | 0.79 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 5.89 | 0.70 |
| Adin Hill | ARZ | $7,600 | 5.72 | 0.75 |
| Linus Ullmark | BUF | $7,100 | 5.56 | 0.78 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $7,700 | 5.19 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | BUF | $7,100 | 5.56 | 0.78 |
| Adin Hill | ARZ | $7,600 | 5.72 | 0.75 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $7,000 | 5.14 | 0.73 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 5.89 | 0.70 |
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.