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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 | Sean Couturier |
| C | Evgeni Malkin |
| W | Zach Aston-Reese |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Ryan Donato |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Travis Sanheim |
| G | Jordan Binnington |
| Util | Brent Burns |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 39.15 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,400 | 5.15 | 0.80 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,300 | 5.08 | 0.70 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,800 | 5.00 | 0.64 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,600 | 4.99 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,400 | 5.15 | 0.80 |
| Nolan Patrick | NYR | $3,700 | 2.76 | 0.75 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $6,700 | 4.97 | 0.74 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,300 | 5.08 | 0.70 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,200 | 6.43 | 0.78 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,400 | 5.08 | 0.69 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,200 | 4.85 | 0.67 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,900 | 4.61 | 0.67 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,300 | 4.56 | 0.72 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,500 | 4.46 | 0.69 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $6,200 | 4.41 | 0.71 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,800 | 4.27 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,200 | 6.43 | 0.78 |
| Zach Aston-Reese | PHI | $3,800 | 2.97 | 0.78 |
| Oscar Lindberg | MTL | $3,200 | 2.36 | 0.74 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $3,500 | 2.57 | 0.73 |
| Ryan Donato | NSH | $3,300 | 2.41 | 0.73 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,300 | 4.56 | 0.72 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $6,200 | 4.41 | 0.71 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,000 | 4.22 | 0.70 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,900 | 5.24 | 0.76 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,400 | 4.49 | 0.70 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $5,900 | 4.35 | 0.74 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,200 | 4.19 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 3.40 | 1.36 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,900 | 5.24 | 0.76 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $5,900 | 4.35 | 0.74 |
| Travis Sanheim | NYR | $4,300 | 3.13 | 0.73 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,800 | 5.45 | 0.70 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $8,100 | 5.29 | 0.65 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,700 | 5.07 | 0.66 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,300 | 5.04 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,800 | 5.45 | 0.70 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,700 | 5.07 | 0.66 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $8,100 | 5.29 | 0.65 |
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $7,700 | 4.74 | 0.62 |
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.