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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 | Cody Eakin |
| C | Nicklas Backstrom |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| W | Reilly Smith |
| D | John Carlson |
| D | Brooks Orpik |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Util | T.J. Oshie |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 35.05 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,800 | 5.00 | 0.64 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,500 | 4.46 | 0.69 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $5,500 | 3.80 | 0.69 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $5,800 | 3.50 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,500 | 4.46 | 0.69 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $5,500 | 3.80 | 0.69 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $3,500 | 2.34 | 0.67 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $5,300 | 3.45 | 0.65 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 5.56 | 0.72 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,200 | 4.42 | 0.71 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,000 | 4.06 | 0.68 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,400 | 3.76 | 0.59 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $5,900 | 3.55 | 0.60 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $5,000 | 3.31 | 0.66 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $4,800 | 2.92 | 0.61 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $4,100 | 2.48 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 5.56 | 0.72 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,200 | 4.42 | 0.71 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,000 | 4.06 | 0.68 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $5,000 | 3.31 | 0.66 |
| Conor Sheary | PHI | $3,600 | 2.25 | 0.63 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $3,700 | 2.30 | 0.62 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $4,800 | 2.92 | 0.61 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $4,100 | 2.48 | 0.60 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,700 | 4.35 | 0.76 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,600 | 4.10 | 0.62 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $5,200 | 3.54 | 0.68 |
| Matt Niskanen | DAL | $4,000 | 2.40 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,700 | 4.35 | 0.76 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $5,200 | 3.54 | 0.68 |
| Brooks Orpik | DAL | $2,900 | 1.83 | 0.63 |
| Michal Kempny | STL | $3,200 | 2.01 | 0.63 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,300 | 4.83 | 0.66 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,000 | 4.77 | 0.60 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,800 | 4.56 | 0.58 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,100 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,300 | 4.83 | 0.66 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,000 | 4.77 | 0.60 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,800 | 4.56 | 0.58 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,100 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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.