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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 | Auston Matthews |
| W | Ryan Strome |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Zack Kassian |
| D | MacKenzie Weegar |
| D | Ryan Pulock |
| G | Andrei Vasilevskiy |
| Util | Jacob Trouba |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 37.16 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,400 | 5.35 | 0.72 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,000 | 5.25 | 0.75 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,700 | 5.13 | 0.67 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $6,900 | 4.91 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,000 | 5.25 | 0.75 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,400 | 5.35 | 0.72 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $6,900 | 4.91 | 0.71 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,500 | 4.55 | 0.70 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,900 | 6.06 | 0.77 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 5.35 | 0.69 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,300 | 5.05 | 0.69 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,100 | 4.90 | 0.69 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,500 | 4.62 | 0.71 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $6,800 | 4.57 | 0.67 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $6,700 | 4.44 | 0.66 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,100 | 4.35 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Strome | NYI | $3,100 | 2.78 | 0.90 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,900 | 6.06 | 0.77 |
| Zack Kassian | ANA | $3,000 | 2.24 | 0.75 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,500 | 4.62 | 0.71 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,100 | 4.35 | 0.71 |
| Cal Clutterbuck | NJ | $2,500 | 1.76 | 0.70 |
| Brian Gibbons | MTL | $2,500 | 1.76 | 0.70 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 5.35 | 0.69 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,300 | 4.05 | 0.64 |
| Ryan McDonagh | DET | $5,800 | 3.89 | 0.67 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,300 | 3.88 | 0.73 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,000 | 3.84 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Weegar | CHI | $3,100 | 2.33 | 0.75 |
| Adam Pelech | NJ | $3,400 | 2.53 | 0.74 |
| Rasmus Andersson | CEN | $2,800 | 2.08 | 0.74 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,300 | 3.88 | 0.73 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,400 | 5.96 | 0.71 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,900 | 5.28 | 0.67 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,300 | 4.78 | 0.65 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,500 | 4.61 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,400 | 5.96 | 0.71 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,900 | 5.28 | 0.67 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,300 | 4.78 | 0.65 |
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $7,200 | 4.52 | 0.63 |
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.