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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 | Nathan MacKinnon |
| C | Jordan Staal |
| W | Josh Anderson |
| W | Justin Williams |
| W | Teuvo Teravainen |
| D | Brett Pesce |
| D | Nikita Zadorov |
| G | Sergei Bobrovsky |
| Util | Patrick Kane |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 34.75 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,600 | 5.41 | 0.71 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,200 | 4.52 | 0.63 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $11,200 | 4.48 | 0.40 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $6,800 | 4.35 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,600 | 5.41 | 0.71 |
| Jordan Staal | WSH | $4,300 | 3.02 | 0.70 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $6,800 | 4.35 | 0.64 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,200 | 4.52 | 0.63 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $12,000 | 5.77 | 0.48 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,700 | 5.41 | 0.70 |
| James van Riemsdyk | NYR | $9,400 | 4.66 | 0.50 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $10,300 | 4.33 | 0.42 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $7,000 | 4.14 | 0.59 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $8,800 | 4.10 | 0.47 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $6,200 | 4.04 | 0.65 |
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $5,300 | 3.98 | 0.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $5,300 | 3.98 | 0.75 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,200 | 3.62 | 0.70 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,700 | 5.41 | 0.70 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,500 | 3.03 | 0.67 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $5,400 | 3.62 | 0.67 |
| Colin Wilson | FLA | $3,500 | 2.32 | 0.66 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $6,200 | 4.04 | 0.65 |
| J.T. Compher | FLA | $4,600 | 2.97 | 0.65 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $10,000 | 4.33 | 0.43 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $6,000 | 3.99 | 0.67 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,900 | 3.93 | 0.67 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $6,100 | 3.92 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Zadorov | FLA | $2,800 | 1.92 | 0.68 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,200 | 3.51 | 0.67 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $6,000 | 3.99 | 0.67 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,900 | 3.93 | 0.67 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,400 | 5.05 | 0.68 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $7,800 | 4.92 | 0.63 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,600 | 4.27 | 0.50 |
| Cam Ward | STL | $7,900 | 4.18 | 0.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,400 | 5.05 | 0.68 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $7,800 | 4.92 | 0.63 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,100 | 3.89 | 0.55 |
| Cam Ward | STL | $7,900 | 4.18 | 0.53 |
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.