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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 | Blake Wheeler |
| C | Matt Duchene |
| W | Daniel Sedin |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| D | Dion Phaneuf |
| D | Thomas Chabot |
| G | Andrei Vasilevskiy |
| Util | Matt Niskanen |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 33.44 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,600 | 4.79 | 0.63 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,700 | 4.28 | 0.56 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,500 | 4.25 | 0.57 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,200 | 3.79 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Duchene | FLA | $4,100 | 2.74 | 0.67 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | MTL | $3,100 | 2.07 | 0.67 |
| Patrik Berglund | EDM | $3,300 | 2.20 | 0.67 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,600 | 4.79 | 0.63 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 5.29 | 0.67 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,200 | 4.89 | 0.60 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,400 | 4.69 | 0.63 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,300 | 4.45 | 0.61 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,200 | 3.66 | 0.51 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $6,600 | 3.52 | 0.53 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $5,900 | 3.50 | 0.59 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $6,900 | 3.49 | 0.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $3,900 | 2.79 | 0.72 |
| Bobby Ryan | MTL | $3,600 | 2.53 | 0.70 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 5.29 | 0.67 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $5,100 | 3.35 | 0.66 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | STL | $4,000 | 2.62 | 0.66 |
| Jakub Vrana | DAL | $3,400 | 2.22 | 0.65 |
| Ryan Dzingel | MTL | $3,400 | 2.21 | 0.65 |
| Chris Kunitz | DET | $3,000 | 1.94 | 0.65 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,400 | 4.35 | 0.68 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,800 | 4.25 | 0.62 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,300 | 4.12 | 0.65 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,000 | 3.60 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Niskanen | DAL | $3,800 | 2.66 | 0.70 |
| Dion Phaneuf | MTL | $3,200 | 2.26 | 0.70 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $2,800 | 1.95 | 0.70 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,400 | 4.35 | 0.68 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,300 | 6.07 | 0.73 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,100 | 5.29 | 0.65 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $8,000 | 5.04 | 0.63 |
| Alex Stalock | NSH | $7,700 | 4.87 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,300 | 6.07 | 0.73 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,100 | 5.29 | 0.65 |
| Alex Stalock | NSH | $7,700 | 4.87 | 0.63 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $8,000 | 5.04 | 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.