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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 | Connor McDavid |
| C | Luke Kunin |
| W | Jared McCann |
| W | Jonathan Huberdeau |
| W | Leon Draisaitl |
| D | Jay Bouwmeester |
| D | Shea Theodore |
| G | Malcolm Subban |
| Util | James van Riemsdyk |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 36.67 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $11,800 | 5.86 | 0.50 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,500 | 5.56 | 0.74 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,900 | 5.43 | 0.69 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,400 | 5.05 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,500 | 5.56 | 0.74 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,900 | 4.75 | 0.69 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,900 | 5.43 | 0.69 |
| Luke Kunin | NSH | $3,000 | 2.07 | 0.69 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,000 | 5.22 | 0.75 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,400 | 5.04 | 0.68 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,400 | 4.86 | 0.76 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $7,200 | 4.43 | 0.62 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,300 | 4.17 | 0.66 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $11,200 | 4.16 | 0.37 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,800 | 4.06 | 0.60 |
| Jared McCann | PHI | $4,800 | 3.73 | 0.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared McCann | PHI | $4,800 | 3.73 | 0.78 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,400 | 4.86 | 0.76 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,000 | 5.22 | 0.75 |
| James van Riemsdyk | NYR | $5,000 | 3.70 | 0.74 |
| Josh Leivo | WPG | $3,100 | 2.16 | 0.70 |
| Oscar Lindberg | MTL | $4,300 | 3.01 | 0.70 |
| Zack Kassian | ANA | $3,300 | 2.25 | 0.68 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,400 | 5.04 | 0.68 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $6,000 | 3.80 | 0.63 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $10,400 | 3.77 | 0.36 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,200 | 3.65 | 0.59 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $5,500 | 3.36 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Biega | WPG | $4,000 | 2.74 | 0.69 |
| Ben Lovejoy | SJ | $3,000 | 1.97 | 0.66 |
| Jay Bouwmeester | EDM | $2,800 | 1.85 | 0.66 |
| Mike Matheson | CHI | $4,100 | 2.67 | 0.65 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Khudobin | SJ | $7,800 | 5.46 | 0.70 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,400 | 5.15 | 0.70 |
| Sam Montembeault | CHI | $7,300 | 4.34 | 0.59 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,900 | 4.26 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Khudobin | SJ | $7,800 | 5.46 | 0.70 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,400 | 5.15 | 0.70 |
| Sam Montembeault | CHI | $7,300 | 4.34 | 0.59 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,900 | 4.26 | 0.54 |
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.