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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 | Nicklas Backstrom |
| C | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| W | Ondrej Palat |
| W | Chris Kunitz |
| W | Alex Chiasson |
| D | Dan Girardi |
| D | Brooks Orpik |
| G | Peter Budaj |
| Util | Michael Bournival |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 19.77 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $11,700 | 5.84 | 0.50 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $10,200 | 4.45 | 0.44 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $10,700 | 4.30 | 0.40 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $8,200 | 4.17 | 0.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $8,200 | 4.17 | 0.51 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $11,700 | 5.84 | 0.50 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $10,200 | 4.45 | 0.44 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $10,700 | 4.30 | 0.40 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $12,100 | 5.91 | 0.49 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $11,100 | 4.92 | 0.44 |
| Ondrej Palat | DET | $6,800 | 3.40 | 0.50 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $8,500 | 3.23 | 0.38 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $6,400 | 2.90 | 0.45 |
| Tyler Johnson | DET | $7,700 | 2.62 | 0.34 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $5,600 | 2.62 | 0.47 |
| Yanni Gourde | DET | $5,800 | 2.44 | 0.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Killorn | DET | $4,900 | 2.43 | 0.50 |
| Ondrej Palat | DET | $6,800 | 3.40 | 0.50 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $12,100 | 5.91 | 0.49 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $5,600 | 2.62 | 0.47 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $6,400 | 2.90 | 0.45 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $11,100 | 4.92 | 0.44 |
| Yanni Gourde | DET | $5,800 | 2.44 | 0.42 |
| Alex Chiasson | DAL | $3,200 | 1.30 | 0.41 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $9,400 | 4.17 | 0.44 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $9,000 | 3.97 | 0.44 |
| Dmitry Orlov | DAL | $6,100 | 2.81 | 0.46 |
| Matt Niskanen | DAL | $5,400 | 2.67 | 0.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Girardi | DET | $4,500 | 2.39 | 0.53 |
| Michal Kempny | STL | $4,400 | 2.20 | 0.50 |
| Matt Niskanen | DAL | $5,400 | 2.67 | 0.49 |
| Brooks Orpik | DAL | $3,800 | 1.75 | 0.46 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $7,500 | 5.09 | 0.68 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,000 | 4.28 | 0.61 |
| Louis Domingue | ARZ | $6,500 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $6,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $7,500 | 5.09 | 0.68 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,000 | 4.28 | 0.61 |
| Louis Domingue | ARZ | $6,500 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $6,000 | 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.