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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 | Leon Draisaitl |
| C | Sean Couturier |
| W | Oliver Bjorkstrand |
| W | Max Pacioretty |
| W | Zack Kassian |
| D | Esa Lindell |
| D | Darnell Nurse |
| G | Darcy Kuemper |
| Util | Nikita Kucherov |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 36.47 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,900 | 5.29 | 0.67 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,000 | 5.04 | 0.72 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,900 | 4.99 | 0.72 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,700 | 4.87 | 0.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,700 | 4.87 | 0.73 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,000 | 5.04 | 0.72 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,900 | 4.99 | 0.72 |
| David Krejci | BOS | $5,200 | 3.63 | 0.70 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,900 | 5.76 | 0.73 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,500 | 4.98 | 0.66 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,100 | 4.82 | 0.68 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,000 | 4.33 | 0.62 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,100 | 4.02 | 0.66 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,600 | 3.82 | 0.58 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,700 | 3.72 | 0.56 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $5,900 | 3.71 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $3,500 | 2.74 | 0.78 |
| Zack Kassian | ANA | $2,600 | 1.93 | 0.74 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,900 | 5.76 | 0.73 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,100 | 4.82 | 0.68 |
| Andreas Johnsson | OTT | $4,700 | 3.17 | 0.67 |
| Josh Currie | ANA | $2,500 | 1.67 | 0.67 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,100 | 4.02 | 0.66 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,500 | 4.98 | 0.66 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $5,000 | 3.55 | 0.71 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $5,200 | 3.54 | 0.68 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $5,000 | 3.53 | 0.71 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $6,000 | 3.41 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esa Lindell | SJ | $4,200 | 3.12 | 0.74 |
| Travis Sanheim | NYR | $4,200 | 3.04 | 0.72 |
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $5,000 | 3.55 | 0.71 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $5,000 | 3.53 | 0.71 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $7,700 | 5.46 | 0.71 |
| Anton Khudobin | SJ | $7,700 | 4.91 | 0.64 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,900 | 4.80 | 0.61 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,000 | 4.55 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $7,700 | 5.46 | 0.71 |
| Anton Khudobin | SJ | $7,700 | 4.91 | 0.64 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,900 | 4.80 | 0.61 |
| Thatcher Demko | WPG | $7,300 | 4.22 | 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.