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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 | Jonathan Toews |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Leon Draisaitl |
| W | Andreas Johnsson |
| W | Zack Kassian |
| D | Erik Gustafsson |
| D | Alex Biega |
| G | Mikko Koskinen |
| Util | Brendan Lemieux |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 37.15 |
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 | 5.84 | 0.75 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,500 | 5.25 | 0.70 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,300 | 5.13 | 0.70 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,700 | 4.94 | 0.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,800 | 5.84 | 0.75 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,700 | 4.94 | 0.74 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,500 | 5.25 | 0.70 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,300 | 5.13 | 0.70 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,400 | 6.28 | 0.85 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,800 | 5.90 | 0.76 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,100 | 5.02 | 0.71 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,600 | 4.42 | 0.67 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,000 | 3.58 | 0.60 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $4,700 | 3.25 | 0.69 |
| Andreas Johnsson | OTT | $4,000 | 3.20 | 0.80 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $5,500 | 3.07 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,400 | 6.28 | 0.85 |
| Andreas Johnsson | OTT | $4,000 | 3.20 | 0.80 |
| Brendan Lemieux | NYI | $2,800 | 2.22 | 0.79 |
| Zack Kassian | ANA | $3,400 | 2.68 | 0.79 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,800 | 5.90 | 0.76 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $3,500 | 2.63 | 0.75 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,100 | 5.02 | 0.71 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | NYI | $3,800 | 2.68 | 0.70 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,400 | 4.24 | 0.66 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $5,800 | 3.85 | 0.66 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $5,700 | 3.70 | 0.65 |
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $5,500 | 3.40 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Marincin | OTT | $2,900 | 2.12 | 0.73 |
| Will Butcher | COL | $2,800 | 1.92 | 0.69 |
| Alex Biega | WPG | $4,000 | 2.74 | 0.69 |
| Nikita Zaitsev | OTT | $3,000 | 2.02 | 0.67 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $8,100 | 5.55 | 0.68 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,300 | 4.78 | 0.58 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,800 | 4.70 | 0.60 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,500 | 4.12 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $8,100 | 5.55 | 0.68 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,800 | 4.70 | 0.60 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,300 | 4.78 | 0.58 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,500 | 4.12 | 0.55 |
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.