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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 | Brandon Pirri |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Matt Nieto |
| W | Lukas Radil |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Erik Karlsson |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Util | Kris Letang |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 38.94 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,900 | 6.05 | 0.77 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,100 | 5.69 | 0.70 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,500 | 5.33 | 0.71 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,700 | 5.26 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,900 | 6.05 | 0.77 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,500 | 4.77 | 0.73 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,500 | 5.33 | 0.71 |
| Jared McCann | CHI | $3,200 | 2.23 | 0.70 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,900 | 6.18 | 0.78 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 5.70 | 0.71 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,800 | 5.36 | 0.69 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,700 | 4.95 | 0.64 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,500 | 4.91 | 0.65 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,100 | 4.65 | 0.65 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,400 | 4.60 | 0.62 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,600 | 4.54 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,900 | 6.18 | 0.78 |
| David Backes | BOS | $3,200 | 2.40 | 0.75 |
| Lukas Radil | ATL | $3,000 | 2.24 | 0.75 |
| Brandon Tanev | PIT | $3,200 | 2.37 | 0.74 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,000 | 4.34 | 0.72 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,500 | 3.23 | 0.72 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 5.70 | 0.71 |
| Gustav Nyquist | TOR | $4,900 | 3.48 | 0.71 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $5,800 | 5.12 | 0.88 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,300 | 4.86 | 0.77 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,200 | 4.81 | 0.78 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,900 | 3.92 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 2.92 | 1.17 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $5,800 | 5.12 | 0.88 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,200 | 4.81 | 0.78 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,300 | 4.86 | 0.77 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $8,200 | 5.19 | 0.63 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,000 | 5.04 | 0.63 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,300 | 4.74 | 0.57 |
| Carter Hutton | BUF | $7,900 | 4.61 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,000 | 5.04 | 0.63 |
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $8,200 | 5.19 | 0.63 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,200 | 4.23 | 0.59 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,800 | 4.52 | 0.58 |
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.