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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 | Bo Horvat |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Antoine Roussel |
| W | Jake Virtanen |
| W | Leon Draisaitl |
| D | Kris Letang |
| D | Marcus Pettersson |
| G | Matt Murray |
| Util | Jake Guentzel |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 34.06 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,400 | 5.19 | 0.70 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,600 | 4.56 | 0.60 |
| Elias Pettersson | WPG | $6,600 | 4.28 | 0.65 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $6,100 | 3.98 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,400 | 5.19 | 0.70 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $5,600 | 3.81 | 0.68 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $6,100 | 3.98 | 0.65 |
| Elias Pettersson | WPG | $6,600 | 4.28 | 0.65 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,000 | 4.75 | 0.68 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,200 | 4.29 | 0.69 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,000 | 4.11 | 0.69 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $5,300 | 3.28 | 0.62 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $5,100 | 2.86 | 0.56 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $5,700 | 2.69 | 0.47 |
| Nick Ritchie | LA | $4,300 | 2.63 | 0.61 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $4,500 | 2.58 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antoine Roussel | WPG | $3,000 | 2.15 | 0.72 |
| Jake Virtanen | WPG | $3,400 | 2.45 | 0.72 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,200 | 4.29 | 0.69 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,000 | 4.11 | 0.69 |
| Zack Kassian | ANA | $2,500 | 1.73 | 0.69 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,000 | 4.75 | 0.68 |
| Daniel Sprong | LA | $3,600 | 2.41 | 0.67 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $5,300 | 3.28 | 0.62 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,000 | 4.48 | 0.75 |
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $5,600 | 3.40 | 0.61 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $5,200 | 2.99 | 0.57 |
| Brandon Montour | LA | $4,400 | 2.68 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,000 | 4.48 | 0.75 |
| Marcus Pettersson | PHI | $3,000 | 2.14 | 0.71 |
| Brian Dumoulin | PHI | $3,400 | 2.30 | 0.68 |
| Kris Russell | ANA | $3,300 | 2.07 | 0.63 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,300 | 4.80 | 0.58 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,600 | 4.56 | 0.60 |
| Kevin Boyle | LA | $7,600 | 3.05 | 0.40 |
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $7,100 | 2.23 | 0.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,600 | 4.56 | 0.60 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,300 | 4.80 | 0.58 |
| Kevin Boyle | LA | $7,600 | 3.05 | 0.40 |
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $7,100 | 2.23 | 0.31 |
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.