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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 | John Tavares |
| W | Zack Kassian |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Nino Niederreiter |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Martin Marincin |
| G | Brian Elliott |
| Util | Sean Couturier |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 39.6 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,100 | 5.82 | 0.82 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $7,200 | 5.44 | 0.76 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,700 | 5.38 | 0.70 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,400 | 5.12 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,100 | 5.82 | 0.82 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,400 | 4.87 | 0.76 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $7,200 | 5.44 | 0.76 |
| Ryan Strome | NYI | $3,200 | 2.27 | 0.71 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,900 | 6.03 | 0.76 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,700 | 5.52 | 0.72 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,000 | 4.69 | 0.67 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,700 | 4.66 | 0.69 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,600 | 4.54 | 0.69 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,300 | 4.28 | 0.68 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,900 | 4.27 | 0.62 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,200 | 4.21 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Kassian | ANA | $3,000 | 2.54 | 0.85 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $3,200 | 2.52 | 0.79 |
| Nino Niederreiter | WSH | $4,900 | 3.83 | 0.78 |
| Brendan Lemieux | NYI | $2,600 | 1.98 | 0.76 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,900 | 6.03 | 0.76 |
| Andreas Johnsson | OTT | $3,600 | 2.74 | 0.76 |
| James van Riemsdyk | NYR | $5,200 | 3.72 | 0.72 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $3,400 | 2.44 | 0.72 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,800 | 4.44 | 0.65 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,500 | 3.93 | 0.60 |
| Travis Sanheim | NYR | $5,000 | 3.57 | 0.71 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,200 | 3.44 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 3.22 | 1.29 |
| Martin Marincin | OTT | $2,600 | 2.06 | 0.79 |
| Travis Sanheim | NYR | $5,000 | 3.57 | 0.71 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $4,600 | 3.13 | 0.68 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Elliott | NYR | $7,300 | 5.54 | 0.76 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,000 | 5.00 | 0.63 |
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $7,600 | 4.67 | 0.61 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,400 | 4.66 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Elliott | NYR | $7,300 | 5.54 | 0.76 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,000 | 5.00 | 0.63 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,400 | 4.66 | 0.63 |
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $7,600 | 4.67 | 0.61 |
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.