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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 | Brayden Point |
| W | Reilly Smith |
| W | Jonathan Marchessault |
| W | J.T. Miller |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| D | Shea Theodore |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Util | Brandon Tanev |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 42.94 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,800 | 6.31 | 0.93 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,000 | 4.84 | 0.69 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $5,500 | 4.46 | 0.81 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $6,100 | 4.01 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,800 | 6.31 | 0.93 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $5,500 | 4.46 | 0.81 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,000 | 4.84 | 0.69 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $6,100 | 4.01 | 0.66 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 6.20 | 0.78 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,200 | 5.04 | 0.70 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,500 | 4.62 | 0.71 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $5,900 | 3.64 | 0.62 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,800 | 3.61 | 0.75 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $5,200 | 3.58 | 0.69 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $4,000 | 3.01 | 0.75 |
| Ondrej Palat | DET | $4,300 | 3.00 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Tanev | PIT | $3,600 | 2.82 | 0.78 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 6.20 | 0.78 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $4,000 | 3.01 | 0.75 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,800 | 3.61 | 0.75 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $4,100 | 2.92 | 0.71 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,500 | 4.62 | 0.71 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,200 | 5.04 | 0.70 |
| Ondrej Palat | DET | $4,300 | 3.00 | 0.70 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,800 | 4.58 | 0.79 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,700 | 4.50 | 0.79 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,000 | 4.36 | 0.87 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,100 | 3.04 | 0.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,000 | 4.36 | 0.87 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,700 | 4.50 | 0.79 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,800 | 4.58 | 0.79 |
| Dan Girardi | DET | $3,200 | 2.54 | 0.79 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,900 | 6.12 | 0.77 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $7,400 | 5.14 | 0.69 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,000 | 4.58 | 0.57 |
| Louis Domingue | ARZ | $7,200 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,900 | 6.12 | 0.77 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $7,400 | 5.14 | 0.69 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,000 | 4.58 | 0.57 |
| Louis Domingue | ARZ | $7,200 | 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.