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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 | Derek Stepan |
| C | Leon Draisaitl |
| W | Reilly Smith |
| W | Zack Kassian |
| W | Kenny Agostino |
| D | Tyson Barrie |
| D | Shea Theodore |
| G | Malcolm Subban |
| Util | Nikita Kucherov |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 39.97 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,200 | 6.05 | 0.74 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,400 | 5.99 | 0.81 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,100 | 5.93 | 0.73 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,800 | 5.66 | 0.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Stepan | ARZ | $4,300 | 3.82 | 0.89 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,400 | 5.99 | 0.81 |
| Tyson Jost | FLA | $3,000 | 2.27 | 0.76 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,200 | 6.05 | 0.74 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,600 | 5.90 | 0.78 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,300 | 5.81 | 0.70 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,300 | 5.10 | 0.70 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,200 | 4.98 | 0.69 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,500 | 4.83 | 0.64 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,500 | 4.80 | 0.74 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $7,100 | 4.77 | 0.67 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,400 | 4.70 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Kassian | ANA | $3,100 | 2.68 | 0.86 |
| Kenny Agostino | COL | $2,600 | 2.18 | 0.84 |
| Max Veronneau | MTL | $3,500 | 2.92 | 0.83 |
| Richard Panik | ARZ | $3,500 | 2.82 | 0.81 |
| Josh Archibald | ARZ | $2,500 | 2.01 | 0.80 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,600 | 5.90 | 0.78 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | ARZ | $4,400 | 3.41 | 0.78 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $4,100 | 3.11 | 0.76 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $6,200 | 4.44 | 0.72 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $6,000 | 4.38 | 0.73 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $6,100 | 4.21 | 0.69 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,200 | 4.19 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gilmour | NYI | $2,800 | 2.10 | 0.75 |
| Niklas Hjalmarsson | ARZ | $2,800 | 2.09 | 0.75 |
| Samuel Girard | FLA | $3,100 | 2.28 | 0.74 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $6,000 | 4.38 | 0.73 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,200 | 5.53 | 0.67 |
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $7,800 | 5.24 | 0.67 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,300 | 5.21 | 0.63 |
| Carter Hart | NYR | $7,900 | 5.16 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,500 | 5.09 | 0.68 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,200 | 5.53 | 0.67 |
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $7,800 | 5.24 | 0.67 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,800 | 5.10 | 0.65 |
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.