For full value reports and bulk linuep optimzers, check out FantasyPlus from Sports from the Basement.
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 | Jordan Staal |
| C | Nicklas Backstrom |
| W | Elias Lindholm |
| W | Tom Wilson |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| D | Jaccob Slavin |
| D | John Carlson |
| G | Andrei Vasilevskiy |
| Util | Victor Hedman |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 32.34 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,700 | 4.21 | 0.55 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $6,700 | 4.11 | 0.61 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,400 | 3.85 | 0.60 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $6,200 | 3.18 | 0.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $6,700 | 4.11 | 0.61 |
| Victor Rask | WSH | $3,400 | 2.07 | 0.61 |
| Alexander Wennberg | TB | $4,400 | 2.67 | 0.61 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,400 | 3.85 | 0.60 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 5.03 | 0.64 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,100 | 4.84 | 0.60 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,500 | 3.96 | 0.61 |
| Tyler Johnson | DET | $6,300 | 3.82 | 0.61 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,400 | 3.31 | 0.61 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $6,600 | 3.22 | 0.49 |
| Josh Anderson | TB | $5,800 | 3.15 | 0.54 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $5,100 | 3.14 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $3,800 | 2.62 | 0.69 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $3,300 | 2.17 | 0.66 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 5.03 | 0.64 |
| Alex Killorn | DET | $3,500 | 2.22 | 0.63 |
| Sam Bennett | CEN | $3,200 | 2.02 | 0.63 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,500 | 3.96 | 0.61 |
| Micheal Ferland | CEN | $4,200 | 2.57 | 0.61 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $5,100 | 3.14 | 0.61 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,500 | 4.18 | 0.64 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,300 | 4.07 | 0.65 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,200 | 3.37 | 0.65 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,800 | 3.35 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaccob Slavin | WSH | $3,300 | 2.18 | 0.66 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,300 | 4.07 | 0.65 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,200 | 3.37 | 0.65 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,500 | 4.18 | 0.64 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,300 | 5.83 | 0.70 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,200 | 5.56 | 0.68 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,400 | 5.04 | 0.60 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,100 | 4.46 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,300 | 5.83 | 0.70 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,200 | 5.56 | 0.68 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,100 | 4.46 | 0.63 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,400 | 5.04 | 0.60 |
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.