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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 | Mikko Koivu |
| C | Anze Kopitar |
| W | Dustin Brown |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| W | Boone Jenner |
| D | Seth Jones |
| D | John Carlson |
| G | Devan Dubnyk |
| Util | Drew Doughty |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 34.91 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,600 | 4.18 | 0.63 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,300 | 4.18 | 0.66 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $5,500 | 3.61 | 0.66 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $6,000 | 3.59 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Koivu | NSH | $4,000 | 2.82 | 0.71 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $5,500 | 3.61 | 0.66 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,300 | 4.18 | 0.66 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | TB | $4,700 | 3.00 | 0.64 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,100 | 4.85 | 0.60 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,400 | 4.78 | 0.65 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,400 | 4.50 | 0.70 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,900 | 4.00 | 0.58 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,100 | 3.93 | 0.55 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $5,000 | 3.50 | 0.70 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $5,400 | 3.35 | 0.62 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,700 | 3.04 | 0.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,400 | 4.50 | 0.70 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $5,000 | 3.50 | 0.70 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,200 | 2.96 | 0.70 |
| Trevor Lewis | VAN | $2,900 | 1.96 | 0.68 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $3,000 | 1.94 | 0.65 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,400 | 4.78 | 0.65 |
| Charlie Coyle | NSH | $3,400 | 2.13 | 0.63 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $5,400 | 3.35 | 0.62 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,600 | 4.33 | 0.77 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,000 | 3.98 | 0.66 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,800 | 3.71 | 0.64 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,300 | 3.54 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,600 | 4.33 | 0.77 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,200 | 2.91 | 0.69 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,300 | 3.54 | 0.67 |
| Zach Werenski | TB | $5,000 | 3.29 | 0.66 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,100 | 5.62 | 0.69 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $7,900 | 5.14 | 0.65 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,100 | 5.10 | 0.72 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 5.07 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,100 | 5.10 | 0.72 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,100 | 5.62 | 0.69 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $7,900 | 5.14 | 0.65 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 5.07 | 0.62 |
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.