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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 | Alexander Kerfoot |
| W | Gabriel Landeskog |
| W | Mikko Rantanen |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| D | Jake McCabe |
| D | Dmitry Orlov |
| G | Braden Holtby |
| Util | Evan Rodrigues |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 41.64 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,300 | 7.54 | 0.91 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $8,000 | 6.42 | 0.80 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,200 | 4.68 | 0.75 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $5,900 | 4.64 | 0.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,300 | 7.54 | 0.91 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | FLA | $2,700 | 2.30 | 0.85 |
| J.T. Compher | FLA | $4,200 | 3.43 | 0.82 |
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $4,000 | 3.20 | 0.80 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 6.86 | 0.87 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,500 | 6.68 | 0.89 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,700 | 6.15 | 0.92 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,600 | 5.09 | 0.77 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,100 | 5.04 | 0.71 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $6,500 | 4.61 | 0.71 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $5,800 | 4.41 | 0.76 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $6,300 | 4.24 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,700 | 6.15 | 0.92 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,500 | 6.68 | 0.89 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 6.86 | 0.87 |
| Evan Rodrigues | BUF | $2,600 | 2.12 | 0.82 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,600 | 5.09 | 0.77 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $5,800 | 4.41 | 0.76 |
| Ryan Dzingel | MTL | $4,600 | 3.50 | 0.76 |
| Colin Wilson | FLA | $2,900 | 2.16 | 0.74 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,800 | 4.85 | 0.84 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,600 | 4.45 | 0.79 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $5,200 | 4.09 | 0.79 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,400 | 3.77 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,800 | 4.85 | 0.84 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,600 | 4.45 | 0.79 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $5,200 | 4.09 | 0.79 |
| Dmitry Orlov | DAL | $3,000 | 2.34 | 0.78 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,900 | 5.34 | 0.68 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $8,200 | 4.56 | 0.56 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $7,200 | 4.14 | 0.58 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $8,000 | 3.88 | 0.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,900 | 5.34 | 0.68 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $7,200 | 4.14 | 0.58 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $8,200 | 4.56 | 0.56 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $8,000 | 3.88 | 0.49 |
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.