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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 | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| C | Ryan Johansen |
| W | Filip Forsberg |
| W | Austin Watson |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| D | Dustin Byfuglien |
| D | Jacob Trouba |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Util | Ryan Ellis |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 39.9 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,200 | 5.09 | 0.82 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,000 | 4.84 | 0.69 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $5,900 | 4.19 | 0.71 |
| Ryan Johansen | CGY | $5,500 | 4.04 | 0.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,200 | 5.09 | 0.82 |
| Ryan Johansen | CGY | $5,500 | 4.04 | 0.73 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $5,900 | 4.19 | 0.71 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,000 | 4.84 | 0.69 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,700 | 6.04 | 0.90 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 5.19 | 0.67 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,400 | 4.80 | 0.75 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,600 | 4.69 | 0.62 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $5,600 | 4.45 | 0.79 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,200 | 3.75 | 0.72 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $6,000 | 3.62 | 0.60 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $4,300 | 3.35 | 0.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,700 | 6.04 | 0.90 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $5,600 | 4.45 | 0.79 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $4,300 | 3.35 | 0.78 |
| Brandon Tanev | PIT | $3,900 | 3.04 | 0.78 |
| Austin Watson | CGY | $3,700 | 2.89 | 0.78 |
| Yanni Gourde | DET | $4,000 | 3.06 | 0.77 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,400 | 4.80 | 0.75 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $4,100 | 2.94 | 0.72 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,600 | 4.63 | 0.83 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,300 | 4.22 | 0.80 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,700 | 4.21 | 0.74 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,100 | 3.92 | 0.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,600 | 4.63 | 0.83 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,200 | 3.40 | 0.81 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,300 | 4.22 | 0.80 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $4,600 | 3.69 | 0.80 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,200 | 6.03 | 0.74 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,800 | 5.67 | 0.73 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,500 | 4.37 | 0.58 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,100 | 3.95 | 0.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,200 | 6.03 | 0.74 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,800 | 5.67 | 0.73 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,500 | 4.37 | 0.58 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,100 | 3.95 | 0.49 |
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.