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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 | Alex Killorn |
| W | Ryan Callahan |
| W | Andre Burakovsky |
| D | Matt Niskanen |
| D | Michal Kempny |
| G | Andrei Vasilevskiy |
| Util | Dan Girardi |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 24.75 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $11,800 | 5.91 | 0.50 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $9,900 | 3.82 | 0.39 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $11,000 | 3.69 | 0.34 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $8,800 | 3.69 | 0.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $11,800 | 5.91 | 0.50 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $8,800 | 3.69 | 0.42 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $9,900 | 3.82 | 0.39 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $7,400 | 2.57 | 0.35 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $12,300 | 5.68 | 0.46 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $10,500 | 4.62 | 0.44 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $9,600 | 3.61 | 0.38 |
| Ondrej Palat | DET | $8,000 | 3.08 | 0.39 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $6,500 | 2.77 | 0.43 |
| Tyler Johnson | DET | $7,700 | 2.45 | 0.32 |
| Alex Killorn | DET | $5,200 | 2.44 | 0.47 |
| Yanni Gourde | DET | $5,400 | 2.20 | 0.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Killorn | DET | $5,200 | 2.44 | 0.47 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $12,300 | 5.68 | 0.46 |
| Andre Burakovsky | DAL | $3,900 | 1.80 | 0.46 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $10,500 | 4.62 | 0.44 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $6,500 | 2.77 | 0.43 |
| Yanni Gourde | DET | $5,400 | 2.20 | 0.41 |
| Ryan Callahan | DET | $4,100 | 1.65 | 0.40 |
| Ondrej Palat | DET | $8,000 | 3.08 | 0.39 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $9,100 | 4.13 | 0.45 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $8,400 | 3.28 | 0.39 |
| Dmitry Orlov | DAL | $6,100 | 2.77 | 0.45 |
| Matt Niskanen | DAL | $5,500 | 2.65 | 0.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michal Kempny | STL | $4,000 | 1.93 | 0.48 |
| Matt Niskanen | DAL | $5,500 | 2.65 | 0.48 |
| Dan Girardi | DET | $4,500 | 2.10 | 0.47 |
| Anton Stralman | DET | $4,200 | 1.92 | 0.46 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $7,100 | 5.25 | 0.74 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $6,800 | 4.89 | 0.72 |
| Louis Domingue | ARZ | $6,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $5,800 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $7,100 | 5.25 | 0.74 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $6,800 | 4.89 | 0.72 |
| Louis Domingue | ARZ | $6,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $5,800 | 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.