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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 | Sebastian Aho |
| C | Brock Nelson |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Trevor van Riemsdyk |
| G | Louis Domingue |
| Util | Nathan MacKinnon |
| Salary | $49,200 |
| Expected Points | 34.59 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,500 | 5.21 | 0.69 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,700 | 4.87 | 0.63 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,400 | 4.66 | 0.63 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,100 | 4.53 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $2,700 | 2.24 | 0.83 |
| Brock Nelson | NJ | $3,000 | 2.30 | 0.77 |
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $3,100 | 2.20 | 0.71 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,500 | 5.21 | 0.69 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,000 | 5.37 | 0.67 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 5.11 | 0.65 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $7,100 | 4.15 | 0.58 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,700 | 4.11 | 0.61 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,100 | 4.02 | 0.66 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,100 | 4.00 | 0.66 |
| Nick Bjugstad | CHI | $6,000 | 3.95 | 0.66 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | CHI | $7,000 | 3.91 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Vesey | NYI | $3,100 | 2.14 | 0.69 |
| Ryan Carpenter | ATL | $3,000 | 2.06 | 0.69 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $2,900 | 2.02 | 0.69 |
| Jannik Hansen | ATL | $2,800 | 1.92 | 0.69 |
| Jakub Vrana | DAL | $3,200 | 2.18 | 0.68 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,000 | 5.37 | 0.67 |
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $3,200 | 2.15 | 0.67 |
| Jamie McGinn | CHI | $3,100 | 2.09 | 0.67 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 4.35 | 0.60 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,400 | 4.31 | 0.67 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,300 | 3.94 | 0.62 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,100 | 3.59 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $2,700 | 2.24 | 0.83 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | WSH | $3,100 | 2.20 | 0.71 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,100 | 3.59 | 0.70 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,400 | 4.31 | 0.67 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Domingue | ARZ | $8,200 | 5.90 | 0.72 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,300 | 5.57 | 0.67 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $8,200 | 5.29 | 0.65 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,100 | 5.29 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Domingue | ARZ | $8,200 | 5.90 | 0.72 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,300 | 5.57 | 0.67 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $8,200 | 5.29 | 0.65 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,100 | 5.29 | 0.65 |
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.