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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 | Nick Bonino |
| C | Phillip Danault |
| W | Zach Parise |
| W | Gabriel Landeskog |
| W | Jaden Schwartz |
| D | Brayden McNabb |
| D | Jeff Petry |
| G | Frederik Andersen |
| Util | Nathan MacKinnon |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 34.3 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,100 | 5.51 | 0.68 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,200 | 4.90 | 0.68 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $7,400 | 4.68 | 0.63 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,800 | 4.57 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,900 | 2.87 | 0.74 |
| Phillip Danault | CAR | $4,400 | 3.20 | 0.73 |
| Oskar Sundqvist | EDM | $3,000 | 2.07 | 0.69 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,200 | 4.90 | 0.68 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,600 | 5.07 | 0.67 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,400 | 4.86 | 0.66 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,100 | 4.76 | 0.67 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,200 | 4.41 | 0.61 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,000 | 4.37 | 0.73 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,900 | 4.07 | 0.59 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,700 | 4.01 | 0.60 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $5,900 | 3.67 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,000 | 4.37 | 0.73 |
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $2,700 | 1.86 | 0.69 |
| Daniel Sprong | LA | $3,300 | 2.29 | 0.69 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $4,300 | 2.95 | 0.69 |
| Charlie Coyle | NSH | $4,200 | 2.84 | 0.68 |
| Saku Maenalanen | WSH | $2,700 | 1.84 | 0.68 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $3,500 | 2.35 | 0.67 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,100 | 4.76 | 0.67 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,400 | 4.08 | 0.64 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $6,200 | 3.65 | 0.59 |
| Mattias Ekholm | CGY | $5,600 | 3.53 | 0.63 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $5,800 | 3.52 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Dermott | OTT | $2,800 | 2.03 | 0.72 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $5,000 | 3.44 | 0.69 |
| Jordie Benn | CAR | $3,300 | 2.28 | 0.69 |
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $4,900 | 3.30 | 0.67 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,500 | 4.65 | 0.62 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,800 | 4.63 | 0.59 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,600 | 4.39 | 0.58 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,500 | 4.24 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,500 | 4.65 | 0.62 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,800 | 4.63 | 0.59 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,600 | 4.39 | 0.58 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,500 | 4.24 | 0.56 |
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.