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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 | Connor McDavid |
| C | Dylan Larkin |
| W | Josh Leivo |
| W | Saku Maenalanen |
| W | Anthony Mantha |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Alexander Edler |
| G | Frederik Andersen |
| Util | Mitchell Marner |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 35.06 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,100 | 5.43 | 0.67 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,900 | 5.06 | 0.64 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $7,100 | 4.74 | 0.67 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,000 | 4.65 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $7,100 | 4.74 | 0.67 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,100 | 5.43 | 0.67 |
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $6,700 | 4.31 | 0.64 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,900 | 5.06 | 0.64 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $11,900 | 7.26 | 0.61 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $11,700 | 5.96 | 0.51 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,300 | 4.79 | 0.66 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,100 | 4.27 | 0.60 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,300 | 4.18 | 0.66 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $8,000 | 4.07 | 0.51 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $6,600 | 3.57 | 0.54 |
| Gustav Nyquist | TOR | $5,700 | 3.43 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Leivo | WPG | $2,700 | 2.00 | 0.74 |
| Saku Maenalanen | WSH | $2,900 | 2.12 | 0.73 |
| Daniel Sprong | LA | $3,500 | 2.40 | 0.69 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $4,700 | 3.24 | 0.69 |
| Cal Clutterbuck | NJ | $2,500 | 1.66 | 0.66 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,300 | 4.18 | 0.66 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,300 | 4.79 | 0.66 |
| Darren Helm | TOR | $3,000 | 1.90 | 0.63 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $6,000 | 3.79 | 0.63 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,600 | 3.63 | 0.55 |
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $5,800 | 3.53 | 0.61 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $9,600 | 3.38 | 0.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 3.15 | 1.26 |
| Jordan Oesterle | ARZ | $3,700 | 2.39 | 0.64 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $6,000 | 3.79 | 0.63 |
| Niklas Kronwall | TOR | $3,100 | 1.96 | 0.63 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,300 | 5.80 | 0.70 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,200 | 5.66 | 0.69 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $10,200 | 4.74 | 0.46 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $8,000 | 4.62 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,300 | 5.80 | 0.70 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,200 | 5.66 | 0.69 |
| Collin Delia | STL | $7,000 | 4.28 | 0.61 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $8,000 | 4.62 | 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.