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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 | Nicklas Backstrom |
| W | Reilly Smith |
| W | Alex Tuch |
| W | Jonathan Marchessault |
| D | Brayden McNabb |
| D | Dustin Byfuglien |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Util | Ondrej Palat |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 41.24 |
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 | 5.81 | 0.85 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,200 | 5.17 | 0.72 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $5,800 | 4.46 | 0.77 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $6,300 | 4.31 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,800 | 5.81 | 0.85 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $5,800 | 4.46 | 0.77 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $5,100 | 3.88 | 0.76 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,200 | 5.17 | 0.72 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 5.88 | 0.75 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,000 | 4.94 | 0.71 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,400 | 4.83 | 0.75 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $5,700 | 3.59 | 0.63 |
| Ondrej Palat | DET | $4,200 | 3.42 | 0.81 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,600 | 3.39 | 0.74 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $4,800 | 3.22 | 0.67 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $4,000 | 2.89 | 0.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondrej Palat | DET | $4,200 | 3.42 | 0.81 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,400 | 4.83 | 0.75 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 5.88 | 0.75 |
| Yanni Gourde | DET | $3,600 | 2.68 | 0.74 |
| Alex Killorn | DET | $3,300 | 2.44 | 0.74 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,600 | 3.39 | 0.74 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $4,000 | 2.89 | 0.72 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,000 | 4.94 | 0.71 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,700 | 4.45 | 0.78 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,500 | 4.15 | 0.75 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,600 | 3.99 | 0.71 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,200 | 2.97 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,700 | 4.45 | 0.78 |
| Dan Girardi | DET | $3,200 | 2.40 | 0.75 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,500 | 4.15 | 0.75 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,200 | 2.97 | 0.71 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,700 | 5.70 | 0.74 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $7,500 | 5.15 | 0.69 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,800 | 4.21 | 0.54 |
| Louis Domingue | ARZ | $7,300 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,700 | 5.70 | 0.74 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $7,500 | 5.15 | 0.69 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,800 | 4.21 | 0.54 |
| 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.