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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 | Matt Duchene |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Claude Giroux |
| W | Richard Panik |
| D | Shayne Gostisbehere |
| D | Kevin Connauton |
| G | Braden Holtby |
| Util | Derek Stepan |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 39.9 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,200 | 6.00 | 0.97 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,500 | 5.07 | 0.78 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $5,400 | 4.19 | 0.78 |
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $5,200 | 4.19 | 0.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,200 | 6.00 | 0.97 |
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $5,200 | 4.19 | 0.81 |
| Derek Stepan | ARZ | $4,200 | 3.35 | 0.80 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $5,400 | 4.19 | 0.78 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 6.21 | 0.80 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,700 | 4.96 | 0.74 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,200 | 4.78 | 0.77 |
| Wayne Simmonds | NYR | $6,000 | 3.69 | 0.62 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $6,400 | 3.68 | 0.58 |
| Ryan Dzingel | MTL | $5,100 | 3.66 | 0.72 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $7,000 | 3.60 | 0.51 |
| Clayton Keller | ARZ | $5,300 | 3.43 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 6.21 | 0.80 |
| Richard Panik | ARZ | $3,800 | 3.04 | 0.80 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,200 | 4.78 | 0.77 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $3,700 | 2.85 | 0.77 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,700 | 4.96 | 0.74 |
| Magnus Paajarvi | MTL | $2,600 | 1.89 | 0.73 |
| Ryan Dzingel | MTL | $5,100 | 3.66 | 0.72 |
| Devante Smith-Pelly | DAL | $2,900 | 2.01 | 0.69 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,900 | 4.58 | 0.66 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,700 | 4.23 | 0.74 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,300 | 3.71 | 0.70 |
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $4,900 | 3.12 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Connauton | ARZ | $2,800 | 2.21 | 0.79 |
| Maxime Lajoie | MTL | $3,800 | 2.91 | 0.77 |
| Dylan DeMelo | MTL | $3,100 | 2.32 | 0.75 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,700 | 4.23 | 0.74 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,800 | 5.89 | 0.76 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,500 | 5.76 | 0.68 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $6,900 | 4.67 | 0.68 |
| Calvin Pickard | NYR | $7,900 | 3.32 | 0.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,800 | 5.89 | 0.76 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,500 | 5.76 | 0.68 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $6,900 | 4.67 | 0.68 |
| Calvin Pickard | NYR | $7,900 | 3.32 | 0.42 |
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.