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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 | Cedric Paquette |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| D | John Carlson |
| D | Dustin Byfuglien |
| G | Andrei Vasilevskiy |
| Util | Dan Girardi |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 40.39 |
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 | 6.54 | 0.96 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,200 | 5.05 | 0.70 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $5,900 | 4.47 | 0.76 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $6,300 | 3.77 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,800 | 6.54 | 0.96 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $5,900 | 4.47 | 0.76 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $3,900 | 2.76 | 0.71 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,200 | 5.05 | 0.70 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 6.43 | 0.82 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,400 | 5.32 | 0.83 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $6,900 | 4.70 | 0.68 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $5,900 | 4.03 | 0.68 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $5,100 | 3.64 | 0.71 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,500 | 3.63 | 0.81 |
| Ondrej Palat | DET | $4,700 | 3.48 | 0.74 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $4,100 | 2.74 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,400 | 5.32 | 0.83 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 6.43 | 0.82 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,500 | 3.63 | 0.81 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $3,500 | 2.67 | 0.76 |
| Brandon Tanev | PIT | $3,100 | 2.35 | 0.76 |
| Ondrej Palat | DET | $4,700 | 3.48 | 0.74 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $5,100 | 3.64 | 0.71 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $5,900 | 4.03 | 0.68 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,700 | 4.81 | 0.84 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,400 | 4.66 | 0.86 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,500 | 3.90 | 0.71 |
| Matt Niskanen | DAL | $4,100 | 3.04 | 0.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,400 | 4.66 | 0.86 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,700 | 4.81 | 0.84 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,000 | 3.02 | 0.76 |
| Dan Girardi | DET | $3,100 | 2.37 | 0.76 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $7,500 | 5.05 | 0.67 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,900 | 5.02 | 0.64 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,700 | 4.08 | 0.53 |
| Louis Domingue | ARZ | $7,300 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $7,500 | 5.05 | 0.67 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,900 | 5.02 | 0.64 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,700 | 4.08 | 0.53 |
| 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.