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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 | Brad Richardson |
| W | Tanner Pearson |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Ondrej Kase |
| D | Miro Heiskanen |
| D | Kris Letang |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Util | Adam Henrique |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 36.58 |
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 | 6.51 | 0.80 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,600 | 5.23 | 0.69 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $6,700 | 4.65 | 0.69 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,200 | 4.56 | 0.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,100 | 6.51 | 0.80 |
| Brad Richardson | ARZ | $3,700 | 2.85 | 0.77 |
| Adam Henrique | LA | $3,100 | 2.35 | 0.76 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,200 | 4.56 | 0.74 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 5.61 | 0.70 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,900 | 5.51 | 0.70 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,600 | 4.99 | 0.66 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,000 | 4.59 | 0.66 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,300 | 4.57 | 0.63 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,100 | 4.56 | 0.64 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,900 | 4.45 | 0.64 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,800 | 4.37 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Pearson | PHI | $2,900 | 2.17 | 0.75 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $5,300 | 3.85 | 0.73 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $5,800 | 4.22 | 0.73 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $5,200 | 3.72 | 0.72 |
| Zach Aston-Reese | PHI | $3,100 | 2.24 | 0.72 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 5.61 | 0.70 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,900 | 5.51 | 0.70 |
| Matt Nieto | FLA | $2,700 | 1.85 | 0.69 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,200 | 4.62 | 0.74 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,400 | 3.99 | 0.62 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,300 | 3.84 | 0.61 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,900 | 3.71 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,200 | 4.62 | 0.74 |
| Brandon Montour | LA | $4,200 | 3.09 | 0.74 |
| Miro Heiskanen | SJ | $4,300 | 3.17 | 0.74 |
| Roman Polak | SJ | $2,600 | 1.80 | 0.69 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,200 | 4.90 | 0.60 |
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $7,500 | 4.50 | 0.60 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $6,800 | 4.38 | 0.64 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,100 | 4.21 | 0.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $6,800 | 4.38 | 0.64 |
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $7,500 | 4.50 | 0.60 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,200 | 4.90 | 0.60 |
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $7,300 | 4.16 | 0.57 |
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.