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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 | Martin Hanzal |
| C | Ryan Getzlaf |
| W | Kris Versteeg |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| W | Patrick Eaves |
| D | Hampus Lindholm |
| D | Alex Pietrangelo |
| G | Jake Allen |
| Util | Cody Ceci |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 36.65 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Getzlaf | ANA | $7,000 | 4.66 | 0.67 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,500 | 3.81 | 0.51 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | WSH | $7,100 | 3.52 | 0.50 |
| Kyle Turris | OTT | $5,600 | 3.33 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Getzlaf | ANA | $7,000 | 4.66 | 0.67 |
| Riley Nash | BOS | $3,300 | 1.99 | 0.60 |
| Lars Eller | WSH | $3,300 | 1.94 | 0.59 |
| Kyle Turris | OTT | $5,600 | 3.33 | 0.59 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $7,700 | 4.98 | 0.65 |
| James van Riemsdyk | TOR | $6,100 | 4.08 | 0.67 |
| Patrick Eaves | ANA | $5,700 | 3.76 | 0.66 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,300 | 3.53 | 0.67 |
| Jaden Schwartz | STL | $5,900 | 3.46 | 0.59 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,300 | 3.44 | 0.41 |
| Rickard Rakell | ANA | $5,900 | 3.41 | 0.58 |
| T.J. Oshie | WSH | $6,700 | 3.16 | 0.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Versteeg | CGY | $3,800 | 2.85 | 0.75 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,300 | 3.53 | 0.67 |
| James van Riemsdyk | TOR | $6,100 | 4.08 | 0.67 |
| Patrick Eaves | ANA | $5,700 | 3.76 | 0.66 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $7,700 | 4.98 | 0.65 |
| Marcus Johansson | WSH | $4,800 | 3.09 | 0.64 |
| Connor Brown | TOR | $3,500 | 2.09 | 0.60 |
| Jaden Schwartz | STL | $5,900 | 3.46 | 0.59 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | STL | $6,100 | 4.88 | 0.80 |
| Erik Karlsson | CAR | $7,500 | 4.78 | 0.64 |
| Hampus Lindholm | ANA | $3,500 | 3.22 | 0.92 |
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $4,900 | 3.17 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampus Lindholm | ANA | $3,500 | 3.22 | 0.92 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | STL | $6,100 | 4.88 | 0.80 |
| Cody Ceci | OTT | $3,600 | 2.72 | 0.76 |
| Matt Hunwick | TOR | $3,000 | 2.24 | 0.75 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | STL | $7,900 | 7.09 | 0.90 |
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $8,200 | 6.39 | 0.78 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,300 | 5.96 | 0.72 |
| John Gibson | ANA | $7,800 | 5.23 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | STL | $7,900 | 7.09 | 0.90 |
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $8,200 | 6.39 | 0.78 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,300 | 5.96 | 0.72 |
| John Gibson | ANA | $7,800 | 5.23 | 0.67 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.