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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 | Bryan Little |
| C | Oskar Sundqvist |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Jake Guentzel |
| W | Miles Wood |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Carey Price |
| Util | Nikita Kucherov |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 39.06 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,800 | 5.85 | 0.75 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,600 | 5.16 | 0.68 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,400 | 4.97 | 0.67 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,900 | 4.97 | 0.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,800 | 5.85 | 0.75 |
| Oskar Sundqvist | EDM | $3,200 | 2.32 | 0.73 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $4,200 | 3.01 | 0.72 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,200 | 4.44 | 0.72 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,100 | 6.72 | 0.83 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,100 | 5.43 | 0.76 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 5.05 | 0.66 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,300 | 5.03 | 0.69 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,400 | 4.89 | 0.76 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,400 | 4.78 | 0.65 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,800 | 4.71 | 0.60 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,000 | 4.71 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,100 | 6.72 | 0.83 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,100 | 4.68 | 0.77 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,400 | 4.89 | 0.76 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,100 | 5.43 | 0.76 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $4,600 | 3.43 | 0.75 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $3,300 | 2.44 | 0.74 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $5,100 | 3.75 | 0.73 |
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $2,600 | 1.86 | 0.72 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,900 | 5.54 | 0.80 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,600 | 4.31 | 0.65 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,900 | 4.04 | 0.68 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,400 | 4.03 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 3.17 | 1.27 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,900 | 5.54 | 0.80 |
| Jordie Benn | CAR | $3,000 | 2.28 | 0.76 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,200 | 3.65 | 0.70 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,300 | 5.70 | 0.69 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,800 | 4.87 | 0.62 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 4.64 | 0.58 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,200 | 4.63 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,300 | 5.70 | 0.69 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,800 | 4.87 | 0.62 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,400 | 4.46 | 0.60 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 4.64 | 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.