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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 | Alexander Steen |
| C | Sean Monahan |
| W | Jake Guentzel |
| W | Jaden Schwartz |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| D | John Moore |
| D | David Schlemko |
| G | Jake Allen |
| Util | Jay Bouwmeester |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 36.48 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,400 | 4.54 | 0.54 |
| Sean Monahan | CGY | $6,400 | 4.35 | 0.68 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | WSH | $7,200 | 4.07 | 0.57 |
| John Tavares | NYI | $7,300 | 3.79 | 0.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Blandisi | NJ | $2,900 | 2.01 | 0.69 |
| Sean Monahan | CGY | $6,400 | 4.35 | 0.68 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | NYI | $3,500 | 2.37 | 0.68 |
| Alexander Steen | STL | $5,500 | 3.66 | 0.67 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,500 | 5.64 | 0.66 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $7,800 | 5.27 | 0.68 |
| Patrick Kane | CHI | $7,700 | 4.31 | 0.56 |
| Jaden Schwartz | STL | $6,000 | 4.13 | 0.69 |
| Taylor Hall | NJ | $6,300 | 3.87 | 0.61 |
| T.J. Oshie | WSH | $6,700 | 3.80 | 0.57 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PIT | $6,000 | 3.67 | 0.61 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | PAC | $6,700 | 3.65 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reid Boucher | VAN | $2,800 | 2.14 | 0.76 |
| Sven Andrighetto | COL | $3,700 | 2.77 | 0.75 |
| Jonny Brodzinski | LA | $2,700 | 1.94 | 0.72 |
| Jaden Schwartz | STL | $6,000 | 4.13 | 0.69 |
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $5,300 | 3.64 | 0.69 |
| Jarome Iginla | LA | $3,700 | 2.55 | 0.69 |
| Kris Versteeg | CGY | $3,600 | 2.49 | 0.69 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $7,800 | 5.27 | 0.68 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | STL | $5,900 | 4.37 | 0.74 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | WSH | $5,500 | 4.01 | 0.73 |
| Brent Burns | SJ | $7,900 | 3.89 | 0.49 |
| Jake Muzzin | LA | $4,400 | 3.55 | 0.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Moore | NJ | $3,000 | 2.50 | 0.83 |
| Jake Muzzin | LA | $4,400 | 3.55 | 0.81 |
| David Schlemko | SJ | $3,300 | 2.66 | 0.81 |
| Jay Bouwmeester | STL | $3,500 | 2.68 | 0.77 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | STL | $8,300 | 7.22 | 0.87 |
| Corey Crawford | CHI | $8,000 | 6.86 | 0.86 |
| Brian Elliott | CGY | $7,800 | 6.47 | 0.83 |
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $8,500 | 6.25 | 0.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | STL | $8,300 | 7.22 | 0.87 |
| Corey Crawford | CHI | $8,000 | 6.86 | 0.86 |
| Brian Elliott | CGY | $7,800 | 6.47 | 0.83 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | MET | $7,300 | 5.94 | 0.81 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.