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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 | Lars Eller |
| W | Brandon Tanev |
| W | Jonathan Marchessault |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| D | Dustin Byfuglien |
| D | John Carlson |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Util | Reilly Smith |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 41.52 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,300 | 6.08 | 0.97 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,200 | 4.95 | 0.69 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $5,800 | 4.14 | 0.71 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $6,400 | 3.74 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,300 | 6.08 | 0.97 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $4,000 | 3.27 | 0.82 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $5,800 | 4.14 | 0.71 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,200 | 4.95 | 0.69 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 5.95 | 0.76 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,700 | 5.26 | 0.79 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,400 | 4.53 | 0.61 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $6,000 | 3.83 | 0.64 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $5,300 | 3.70 | 0.70 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,700 | 3.57 | 0.76 |
| Brandon Tanev | PIT | $3,700 | 3.18 | 0.86 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $4,100 | 3.17 | 0.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Tanev | PIT | $3,700 | 3.18 | 0.86 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $3,800 | 3.14 | 0.83 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,700 | 5.26 | 0.79 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $4,100 | 3.17 | 0.77 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 5.95 | 0.76 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,700 | 3.57 | 0.76 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $5,300 | 3.70 | 0.70 |
| Ondrej Palat | DET | $4,500 | 3.14 | 0.70 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,900 | 4.97 | 0.84 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,700 | 4.69 | 0.82 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,200 | 3.94 | 0.76 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,200 | 3.38 | 0.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,900 | 4.97 | 0.84 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,700 | 4.69 | 0.82 |
| Dan Girardi | DET | $3,200 | 2.61 | 0.82 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,200 | 3.38 | 0.80 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 6.49 | 0.79 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,900 | 5.28 | 0.67 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $7,500 | 4.46 | 0.59 |
| Louis Domingue | ARZ | $7,300 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 6.49 | 0.79 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,900 | 5.28 | 0.67 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $7,500 | 4.46 | 0.59 |
| Louis Domingue | ARZ | $7,300 | 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.