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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 | Leon Draisaitl |
| C | Connor McDavid |
| W | Zack Kassian |
| W | Josh Anderson |
| W | Brendan Gallagher |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Shea Weber |
| G | Sergei Bobrovsky |
| Util | Josh Archibald |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 35.98 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,300 | 5.73 | 0.69 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,700 | 5.21 | 0.68 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,800 | 4.96 | 0.64 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $8,200 | 4.75 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,300 | 5.73 | 0.69 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,700 | 5.21 | 0.68 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | MTL | $3,800 | 2.50 | 0.66 |
| Jordan Staal | WSH | $4,500 | 2.93 | 0.65 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,300 | 4.89 | 0.59 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,200 | 4.73 | 0.58 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $6,600 | 4.70 | 0.71 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,800 | 4.61 | 0.68 |
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $5,000 | 3.90 | 0.78 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,300 | 3.89 | 0.62 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,400 | 3.66 | 0.57 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,700 | 3.64 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Kassian | ANA | $3,000 | 2.42 | 0.81 |
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $5,000 | 3.90 | 0.78 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $6,600 | 4.70 | 0.71 |
| Josh Archibald | ARZ | $2,600 | 1.85 | 0.71 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $3,200 | 2.24 | 0.70 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $4,900 | 3.41 | 0.70 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,200 | 3.53 | 0.68 |
| Lawson Crouse | ARZ | $2,800 | 1.91 | 0.68 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Weber | CAR | $6,300 | 4.37 | 0.69 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $6,100 | 4.09 | 0.67 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,500 | 3.73 | 0.57 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $5,900 | 3.61 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 2.58 | 1.03 |
| Nick Leddy | NJ | $3,100 | 2.19 | 0.70 |
| Adam Pelech | NJ | $3,300 | 2.31 | 0.70 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $6,300 | 4.37 | 0.69 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,800 | 5.22 | 0.67 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,000 | 4.99 | 0.62 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,900 | 4.99 | 0.63 |
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $7,900 | 4.83 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,800 | 5.22 | 0.67 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,900 | 4.99 | 0.63 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,000 | 4.99 | 0.62 |
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $7,900 | 4.83 | 0.61 |
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.