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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 | Nathan MacKinnon |
| C | Nick Bonino |
| W | Ondrej Kase |
| W | Zach Aston-Reese |
| W | Mikko Rantanen |
| D | Brian Dumoulin |
| D | Jeff Petry |
| G | Casey DeSmith |
| Util | J.T. Compher |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 36.61 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,200 | 6.65 | 0.81 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,900 | 4.67 | 0.59 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | TB | $5,400 | 3.73 | 0.69 |
| Max Domi | CAR | $5,700 | 3.65 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,200 | 6.65 | 0.81 |
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $3,900 | 2.78 | 0.71 |
| J.T. Compher | FLA | $4,100 | 2.89 | 0.70 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | TB | $5,400 | 3.73 | 0.69 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $8,000 | 5.99 | 0.75 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,600 | 5.44 | 0.72 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,400 | 5.30 | 0.72 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,800 | 5.09 | 0.65 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $5,700 | 4.53 | 0.79 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,100 | 4.51 | 0.74 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,200 | 4.25 | 0.59 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $7,000 | 4.15 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $5,700 | 4.53 | 0.79 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $8,000 | 5.99 | 0.75 |
| Zach Aston-Reese | PHI | $3,700 | 2.78 | 0.75 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,100 | 4.51 | 0.74 |
| Colton Sissons | CGY | $4,500 | 3.25 | 0.72 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,400 | 5.30 | 0.72 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,600 | 5.44 | 0.72 |
| Jonathan Drouin | CAR | $5,600 | 3.85 | 0.69 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,600 | 4.59 | 0.70 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,400 | 4.28 | 0.67 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,200 | 4.26 | 0.69 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $6,000 | 4.17 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $5,000 | 3.65 | 0.73 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,700 | 4.08 | 0.72 |
| Brian Dumoulin | PHI | $3,300 | 2.38 | 0.72 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,600 | 4.59 | 0.70 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $8,200 | 5.28 | 0.64 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,000 | 4.76 | 0.59 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,300 | 4.51 | 0.54 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $7,800 | 4.29 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $8,200 | 5.28 | 0.64 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,000 | 4.76 | 0.59 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $7,800 | 4.29 | 0.55 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,300 | 4.51 | 0.54 |
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.