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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 | John Tavares |
| C | David Krejci |
| W | Zach Parise |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Alex DeBrincat |
| D | Kris Russell |
| D | Jay Bouwmeester |
| G | MacKenzie Blackwood |
| Util | Zach Hyman |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 35.69 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,900 | 5.75 | 0.73 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,600 | 5.65 | 0.74 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,800 | 5.49 | 0.70 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,700 | 5.04 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,600 | 5.65 | 0.74 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,900 | 5.75 | 0.73 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,800 | 5.49 | 0.70 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $5,400 | 3.78 | 0.70 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,800 | 5.78 | 0.74 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 5.20 | 0.66 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,700 | 4.89 | 0.63 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,000 | 4.81 | 0.69 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,900 | 4.77 | 0.69 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,300 | 4.76 | 0.65 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,100 | 4.61 | 0.65 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $5,900 | 4.48 | 0.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Parise | NSH | $5,900 | 4.48 | 0.76 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $3,900 | 2.88 | 0.74 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,800 | 5.78 | 0.74 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $5,800 | 4.31 | 0.74 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $5,400 | 3.88 | 0.72 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,300 | 4.47 | 0.71 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,900 | 4.77 | 0.69 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,000 | 4.81 | 0.69 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,300 | 4.06 | 0.64 |
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $5,400 | 3.79 | 0.70 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,000 | 3.48 | 0.58 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,100 | 3.47 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $5,400 | 3.79 | 0.70 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,100 | 3.47 | 0.68 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $3,900 | 2.65 | 0.68 |
| Jay Bouwmeester | EDM | $2,800 | 1.87 | 0.67 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,000 | 5.29 | 0.66 |
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $7,900 | 5.29 | 0.67 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,900 | 5.20 | 0.66 |
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $8,000 | 5.15 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $7,900 | 5.29 | 0.67 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,000 | 5.29 | 0.66 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,900 | 5.20 | 0.66 |
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $8,000 | 5.15 | 0.64 |
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.