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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 | Mark Jankowski |
| W | Matthew Tkachuk |
| W | T.J. Oshie |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| D | Neal Pionk |
| D | John Carlson |
| G | Thomas Greiss |
| Util | Kevin Hayes |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 41.38 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,300 | 7.11 | 0.97 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,700 | 5.92 | 0.77 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $6,000 | 4.37 | 0.73 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,500 | 4.36 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,300 | 7.11 | 0.97 |
| Mark Jankowski | CEN | $2,700 | 2.42 | 0.90 |
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $3,600 | 2.93 | 0.81 |
| Ben Street | LA | $2,800 | 2.18 | 0.78 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,000 | 6.31 | 0.79 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 6.09 | 0.78 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,600 | 5.14 | 0.78 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $6,200 | 4.77 | 0.77 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,000 | 4.67 | 0.67 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,200 | 4.52 | 0.63 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $6,300 | 4.38 | 0.70 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $5,200 | 4.32 | 0.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $5,200 | 4.32 | 0.83 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $5,100 | 4.17 | 0.82 |
| Austin Czarnik | CEN | $3,300 | 2.68 | 0.81 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,000 | 6.31 | 0.79 |
| Nathan Walker | DAL | $2,700 | 2.14 | 0.79 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,600 | 5.14 | 0.78 |
| Jesper Fast | NYI | $4,400 | 3.43 | 0.78 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 6.09 | 0.78 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,400 | 4.88 | 0.76 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,300 | 3.85 | 0.73 |
| Hampus Lindholm | LA | $5,600 | 3.46 | 0.62 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $5,900 | 3.42 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neal Pionk | NYI | $2,900 | 2.48 | 0.86 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,400 | 4.88 | 0.76 |
| Michal Kempny | DAL | $3,000 | 2.25 | 0.75 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,300 | 3.85 | 0.73 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,400 | 6.16 | 0.73 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,300 | 5.79 | 0.70 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,100 | 5.79 | 0.82 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $7,800 | 4.17 | 0.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,100 | 5.79 | 0.82 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,400 | 6.16 | 0.73 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,300 | 5.79 | 0.70 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $7,800 | 4.17 | 0.53 |
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.