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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 | Mark Jankowski |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Lukas Radil |
| W | Chris Kreider |
| W | Johnny Gaudreau |
| D | Brent Burns |
| D | Erik Karlsson |
| G | Ben Bishop |
| Util | Mattias Janmark |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 38.61 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,000 | 6.35 | 0.79 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,900 | 5.45 | 0.69 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,400 | 5.42 | 0.73 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,100 | 4.85 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Jankowski | CEN | $3,200 | 2.57 | 0.80 |
| Boo Nieves | NYI | $2,500 | 1.99 | 0.80 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,000 | 6.35 | 0.79 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,300 | 4.73 | 0.75 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,600 | 6.13 | 0.81 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,500 | 5.01 | 0.67 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,000 | 4.47 | 0.75 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,900 | 4.42 | 0.64 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,100 | 4.35 | 0.61 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $5,200 | 4.29 | 0.83 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,200 | 4.22 | 0.68 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,800 | 4.11 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukas Radil | ATL | $2,600 | 2.20 | 0.84 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $5,200 | 4.29 | 0.83 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,600 | 6.13 | 0.81 |
| Mattias Janmark | SJ | $2,900 | 2.26 | 0.78 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,000 | 4.47 | 0.75 |
| Antoine Roussel | WPG | $3,000 | 2.19 | 0.73 |
| Jesper Fast | NYI | $3,000 | 2.16 | 0.72 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | TOR | $3,300 | 2.31 | 0.70 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,200 | 4.84 | 0.78 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $5,800 | 4.61 | 0.79 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,000 | 4.38 | 0.73 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,100 | 4.16 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $5,800 | 4.61 | 0.79 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,200 | 4.84 | 0.78 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $5,200 | 4.00 | 0.77 |
| Travis Hamonic | CEN | $3,500 | 2.69 | 0.77 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,100 | 5.36 | 0.66 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,000 | 5.18 | 0.65 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,000 | 4.72 | 0.59 |
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $7,100 | 4.44 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,100 | 5.36 | 0.66 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,000 | 5.18 | 0.65 |
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $7,100 | 4.44 | 0.62 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,000 | 4.72 | 0.59 |
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.