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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 | Derek Stepan |
| C | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Johnny Gaudreau |
| W | Sam Bennett |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | Robin Lehner |
| Util | Brenden Dillon |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 37.8 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,000 | 5.81 | 0.73 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,400 | 5.06 | 0.68 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $7,100 | 4.94 | 0.70 |
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $6,500 | 4.57 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,000 | 5.81 | 0.73 |
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $6,500 | 4.57 | 0.70 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $7,100 | 4.94 | 0.70 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $5,800 | 4.06 | 0.70 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,000 | 6.34 | 0.79 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,700 | 6.01 | 0.78 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 4.96 | 0.64 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,200 | 4.46 | 0.62 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,300 | 4.40 | 0.70 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,400 | 4.37 | 0.68 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,700 | 3.99 | 0.60 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $5,800 | 3.87 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,000 | 6.34 | 0.79 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,700 | 6.01 | 0.78 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,300 | 4.40 | 0.70 |
| Ryan Dzingel | MTL | $5,200 | 3.52 | 0.68 |
| Sam Bennett | CEN | $3,400 | 2.30 | 0.68 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,400 | 4.37 | 0.68 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $5,800 | 3.87 | 0.67 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $4,800 | 3.17 | 0.66 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,600 | 5.45 | 0.83 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,500 | 5.10 | 0.78 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $6,100 | 4.02 | 0.66 |
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $5,800 | 3.53 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 3.13 | 1.25 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,600 | 5.45 | 0.83 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,500 | 5.10 | 0.78 |
| Jordan Oesterle | ARZ | $4,000 | 2.83 | 0.71 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,300 | 5.59 | 0.67 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $7,900 | 4.43 | 0.56 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $8,200 | 4.04 | 0.49 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,000 | 4.02 | 0.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,300 | 5.59 | 0.67 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $7,900 | 4.43 | 0.56 |
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $7,600 | 3.94 | 0.52 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,000 | 4.02 | 0.50 |
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.