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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 | Auston Matthews |
| C | Kyle Turris |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | William Nylander |
| W | Justin Williams |
| D | Nate Schmidt |
| D | Cody Ceci |
| G | Tuukka Rask |
| Util | Joe Morrow |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 31.24 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,600 | 4.33 | 0.57 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | WSH | $7,300 | 3.64 | 0.50 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,100 | 3.31 | 0.47 |
| Kyle Turris | OTT | $5,100 | 3.15 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Nash | BOS | $3,300 | 2.20 | 0.67 |
| Kyle Turris | OTT | $5,100 | 3.15 | 0.62 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | OTT | $3,700 | 2.15 | 0.58 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,600 | 4.33 | 0.57 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,400 | 3.95 | 0.47 |
| James van Riemsdyk | TOR | $6,100 | 3.45 | 0.56 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $5,900 | 3.39 | 0.57 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,600 | 3.36 | 0.60 |
| Mike Hoffman | OTT | $6,000 | 3.22 | 0.54 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,200 | 3.20 | 0.44 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,700 | 3.17 | 0.47 |
| T.J. Oshie | WSH | $7,000 | 3.16 | 0.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Johansson | WSH | $4,800 | 3.09 | 0.64 |
| Connor Brown | TOR | $3,500 | 2.09 | 0.60 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,600 | 3.36 | 0.60 |
| Alexandre Burrows | OTT | $3,700 | 2.15 | 0.58 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $5,900 | 3.39 | 0.57 |
| James van Riemsdyk | TOR | $6,100 | 3.45 | 0.56 |
| Zach Hyman | TOR | $3,700 | 2.04 | 0.55 |
| Mike Hoffman | OTT | $6,000 | 3.22 | 0.54 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | CAR | $7,500 | 4.62 | 0.62 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | WSH | $5,800 | 3.30 | 0.57 |
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $4,600 | 3.17 | 0.69 |
| Cody Ceci | OTT | $3,600 | 2.66 | 0.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Schmidt | WSH | $2,800 | 2.32 | 0.83 |
| Cody Ceci | OTT | $3,600 | 2.66 | 0.74 |
| Kevan Miller | BOS | $3,200 | 2.36 | 0.74 |
| Joe Morrow | BOS | $2,800 | 2.05 | 0.73 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $8,300 | 6.06 | 0.73 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,100 | 6.03 | 0.74 |
| Craig Anderson | OTT | $7,300 | 4.28 | 0.59 |
| Frederik Andersen | TOR | $7,100 | 4.00 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,100 | 6.03 | 0.74 |
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $8,300 | 6.06 | 0.73 |
| Craig Anderson | OTT | $7,300 | 4.28 | 0.59 |
| Frederik Andersen | TOR | $7,100 | 4.00 | 0.56 |
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.