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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 | Auston Matthews |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Josh Currie |
| W | Zack Kassian |
| W | Leon Draisaitl |
| D | Martin Marincin |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | Linus Ullmark |
| Util | Jack Eichel |
| Salary | $47,400 |
| Expected Points | 36.21 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $6,800 | 5.29 | 0.78 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $6,900 | 5.26 | 0.76 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $6,600 | 4.95 | 0.75 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $6,400 | 4.79 | 0.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $6,800 | 5.29 | 0.78 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $6,900 | 5.26 | 0.76 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $6,400 | 4.79 | 0.75 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $6,600 | 4.95 | 0.75 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,300 | 5.32 | 0.84 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,400 | 4.29 | 0.67 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,000 | 4.26 | 0.71 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $6,300 | 4.03 | 0.64 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,200 | 4.02 | 0.65 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $5,700 | 3.96 | 0.69 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $5,200 | 3.03 | 0.58 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | OTT | $4,600 | 2.96 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Currie | ANA | $2,800 | 2.58 | 0.92 |
| Zack Kassian | ANA | $2,500 | 2.16 | 0.86 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,300 | 5.32 | 0.84 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $3,400 | 2.66 | 0.78 |
| Conor Sheary | BUF | $3,500 | 2.64 | 0.75 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $3,900 | 2.81 | 0.72 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,000 | 4.26 | 0.71 |
| Patrick Marleau | OTT | $3,600 | 2.56 | 0.71 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,700 | 4.40 | 0.77 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $5,500 | 3.57 | 0.65 |
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $4,800 | 3.15 | 0.66 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $4,700 | 3.02 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Marincin | OTT | $2,500 | 2.04 | 0.82 |
| Rasmus Andersson | CEN | $2,600 | 2.03 | 0.78 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,700 | 4.40 | 0.77 |
| T.J. Brodie | CEN | $3,500 | 2.57 | 0.73 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | BUF | $7,300 | 4.21 | 0.58 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,400 | 4.06 | 0.55 |
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $7,800 | 3.55 | 0.45 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $7,900 | 3.39 | 0.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | BUF | $7,300 | 4.21 | 0.58 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,400 | 4.06 | 0.55 |
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $7,800 | 3.55 | 0.45 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $7,900 | 3.39 | 0.43 |
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.