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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 | Claude Giroux |
| C | Sean Couturier |
| W | Brandon Pirri |
| W | Lukas Radil |
| W | Nikolaj Ehlers |
| D | Roman Josi |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | Collin Delia |
| Util | Leon Draisaitl |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 41.41 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,100 | 6.22 | 0.77 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,700 | 6.06 | 0.79 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,000 | 5.91 | 0.74 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,500 | 5.81 | 0.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $5,400 | 4.38 | 0.81 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,700 | 6.06 | 0.79 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,300 | 4.92 | 0.78 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,300 | 5.68 | 0.78 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 6.58 | 0.82 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,900 | 6.31 | 0.80 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,200 | 5.86 | 0.81 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,600 | 5.60 | 0.74 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,000 | 5.23 | 0.75 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,300 | 5.12 | 0.70 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,100 | 5.05 | 0.83 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,400 | 5.04 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukas Radil | ATL | $2,600 | 2.33 | 0.90 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,700 | 4.80 | 0.84 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,100 | 5.05 | 0.83 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 6.58 | 0.82 |
| Matt Luff | VAN | $2,900 | 2.37 | 0.82 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,200 | 5.86 | 0.81 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,900 | 6.31 | 0.80 |
| Tobias Rieder | ANA | $2,800 | 2.24 | 0.80 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,200 | 4.83 | 0.78 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,000 | 4.53 | 0.75 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,500 | 4.45 | 0.68 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,400 | 4.38 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Braun | ATL | $3,600 | 2.83 | 0.79 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,200 | 4.83 | 0.78 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,000 | 4.53 | 0.75 |
| Travis Hamonic | CEN | $3,600 | 2.69 | 0.75 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,300 | 5.67 | 0.68 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 5.54 | 0.68 |
| Collin Delia | STL | $6,800 | 5.51 | 0.81 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,900 | 5.26 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Delia | STL | $6,800 | 5.51 | 0.81 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,300 | 5.67 | 0.68 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 5.54 | 0.68 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,900 | 5.26 | 0.67 |
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.