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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 | Sean Couturier |
| C | Tomas Hertl |
| W | Brandon Pirri |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| W | Mattias Janmark |
| D | Ryan Lindgren |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | MacKenzie Blackwood |
| Util | Ryan O’Reilly |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 39.62 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,800 | 6.07 | 0.78 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,800 | 5.60 | 0.72 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,500 | 5.50 | 0.73 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,700 | 4.90 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $5,200 | 4.37 | 0.84 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $5,900 | 4.58 | 0.78 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,800 | 6.07 | 0.78 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,500 | 4.13 | 0.75 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,700 | 5.98 | 0.78 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,200 | 5.76 | 0.80 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,500 | 5.74 | 0.77 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,600 | 5.64 | 0.74 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,600 | 5.22 | 0.69 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,900 | 5.12 | 0.74 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,500 | 5.11 | 0.68 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,400 | 4.89 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,200 | 5.76 | 0.80 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,700 | 5.98 | 0.78 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,500 | 5.74 | 0.77 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,900 | 5.12 | 0.74 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,600 | 5.64 | 0.74 |
| Mattias Janmark | SJ | $2,500 | 1.82 | 0.73 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,300 | 4.63 | 0.73 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $4,500 | 3.26 | 0.72 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,500 | 5.02 | 0.77 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,400 | 5.01 | 0.78 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $6,300 | 4.57 | 0.72 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,200 | 4.29 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Lindgren | NYI | $3,000 | 2.71 | 0.90 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,400 | 5.01 | 0.78 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,500 | 5.02 | 0.77 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $6,300 | 4.57 | 0.72 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $8,000 | 6.08 | 0.76 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,100 | 5.30 | 0.65 |
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,100 | 5.20 | 0.64 |
| Antti Niemi | CAR | $8,200 | 4.80 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $8,000 | 6.08 | 0.76 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,100 | 5.30 | 0.65 |
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,100 | 5.20 | 0.64 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,700 | 4.68 | 0.61 |
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.