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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 | Sean Kuraly |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Reilly Smith |
| W | Vinnie Hinostroza |
| W | James van Riemsdyk |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | Jordan Binnington |
| Util | Nikita Kucherov |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 38.99 |
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 | 5.56 | 0.71 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,700 | 5.26 | 0.68 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,500 | 5.19 | 0.69 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $7,100 | 5.00 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Kuraly | BOS | $2,800 | 2.19 | 0.78 |
| Oskar Sundqvist | EDM | $3,200 | 2.31 | 0.72 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,800 | 5.56 | 0.71 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $7,100 | 5.00 | 0.70 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,900 | 5.81 | 0.73 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,700 | 5.81 | 0.75 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,800 | 5.31 | 0.68 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,300 | 5.17 | 0.71 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,500 | 5.07 | 0.68 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,200 | 4.93 | 0.68 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $7,100 | 4.85 | 0.68 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,400 | 4.75 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Perron | EDM | $5,400 | 4.15 | 0.77 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,100 | 3.16 | 0.77 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $4,600 | 3.52 | 0.77 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | ARZ | $4,400 | 3.38 | 0.77 |
| James van Riemsdyk | NYR | $5,600 | 4.25 | 0.76 |
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $5,100 | 3.88 | 0.76 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,700 | 5.81 | 0.75 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $4,300 | 3.20 | 0.74 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,100 | 4.49 | 0.74 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,500 | 4.37 | 0.67 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 4.32 | 0.70 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,800 | 4.16 | 0.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 2.96 | 1.19 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,100 | 4.49 | 0.74 |
| Brandon Carlo | BOS | $2,800 | 2.03 | 0.73 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,800 | 4.16 | 0.72 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,900 | 6.19 | 0.78 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,300 | 5.80 | 0.70 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,200 | 5.42 | 0.66 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,600 | 5.40 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,900 | 6.19 | 0.78 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,600 | 5.40 | 0.71 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,300 | 5.80 | 0.70 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $7,600 | 5.22 | 0.69 |
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.