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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 | Tyler Bozak |
| C | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| W | Sebastian Aho |
| W | Alex DeBrincat |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| D | Jordan Oesterle |
| D | Dmitry Orlov |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Util | Mike Matheson |
| Salary | $45,100 |
| Expected Points | 33.14 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,200 | 4.04 | 0.56 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,000 | 3.88 | 0.65 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,800 | 3.87 | 0.50 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,200 | 3.82 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $3,600 | 2.83 | 0.78 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | MTL | $3,200 | 2.13 | 0.67 |
| Victor Rask | WSH | $3,400 | 2.24 | 0.66 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,000 | 3.88 | 0.65 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 5.69 | 0.71 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,700 | 4.63 | 0.60 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,600 | 4.11 | 0.54 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,800 | 4.10 | 0.53 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,600 | 3.85 | 0.58 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,600 | 3.66 | 0.55 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,000 | 3.60 | 0.51 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,400 | 3.53 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 5.69 | 0.71 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $3,700 | 2.62 | 0.71 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $3,800 | 2.68 | 0.70 |
| Ryan Hartman | STL | $3,400 | 2.34 | 0.69 |
| Michael Raffl | NYR | $3,300 | 2.28 | 0.69 |
| Jakub Vrana | DAL | $3,400 | 2.32 | 0.68 |
| Sam Bennett | CEN | $3,300 | 2.24 | 0.68 |
| Leo Komarov | OTT | $3,200 | 2.17 | 0.68 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,300 | 4.18 | 0.66 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $5,900 | 3.77 | 0.64 |
| Zach Werenski | TB | $5,300 | 3.54 | 0.67 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,100 | 3.42 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Oesterle | STL | $3,100 | 3.22 | 1.04 |
| Dmitry Orlov | DAL | $3,500 | 2.82 | 0.81 |
| Mike Matheson | CHI | $3,000 | 2.41 | 0.80 |
| Brent Seabrook | STL | $4,000 | 2.91 | 0.73 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,200 | 5.76 | 0.70 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,000 | 5.75 | 0.72 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,300 | 5.67 | 0.68 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $7,900 | 5.48 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,000 | 5.75 | 0.72 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,200 | 5.76 | 0.70 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $7,900 | 5.48 | 0.69 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,300 | 5.67 | 0.68 |
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.