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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 | Jack Eichel |
| C | Nicklas Backstrom |
| W | Artturi Lehkonen |
| W | Evander Kane |
| W | Brendan Gallagher |
| D | Kevin Shattenkirk |
| D | Dmitry Kulikov |
| G | Carey Price |
| Util | Nathan Beaulieu |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 34.07 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,700 | 4.32 | 0.56 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | WSH | $7,000 | 3.96 | 0.57 |
| Derek Stepan | NYR | $6,100 | 2.99 | 0.49 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | BUF | $6,200 | 2.81 | 0.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Danault | MTL | $4,600 | 2.79 | 0.61 |
| Oscar Lindberg | NYR | $3,100 | 1.81 | 0.58 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | WSH | $7,000 | 3.96 | 0.57 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,700 | 4.32 | 0.56 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,400 | 4.30 | 0.51 |
| Max Pacioretty | MTL | $7,300 | 3.71 | 0.51 |
| T.J. Oshie | WSH | $6,800 | 3.54 | 0.52 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,400 | 3.38 | 0.53 |
| Brendan Gallagher | MTL | $4,400 | 3.33 | 0.76 |
| Alexander Radulov | MTL | $5,300 | 3.14 | 0.59 |
| Marcus Johansson | WSH | $4,900 | 2.87 | 0.58 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | MTL | $3,700 | 2.86 | 0.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artturi Lehkonen | MTL | $3,700 | 2.86 | 0.77 |
| Brendan Gallagher | MTL | $4,400 | 3.33 | 0.76 |
| Paul Byron | MTL | $3,800 | 2.60 | 0.68 |
| Alexander Radulov | MTL | $5,300 | 3.14 | 0.59 |
| Marcus Johansson | WSH | $4,900 | 2.87 | 0.58 |
| Andre Burakovsky | WSH | $4,200 | 2.38 | 0.57 |
| Daniel Winnik | WSH | $3,400 | 1.90 | 0.56 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,400 | 3.38 | 0.53 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Shattenkirk | WSH | $5,600 | 4.55 | 0.81 |
| Andrei Markov | MTL | $4,700 | 3.04 | 0.65 |
| Nathan Beaulieu | MTL | $3,500 | 2.71 | 0.77 |
| Dmitry Kulikov | BUF | $3,000 | 2.40 | 0.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Shattenkirk | WSH | $5,600 | 4.55 | 0.81 |
| Dmitry Kulikov | BUF | $3,000 | 2.40 | 0.80 |
| Nathan Beaulieu | MTL | $3,500 | 2.71 | 0.77 |
| Kevin Klein | NYR | $2,800 | 2.11 | 0.75 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carey Price | MTL | $8,600 | 6.56 | 0.76 |
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $8,000 | 5.81 | 0.73 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYR | $7,300 | 5.22 | 0.71 |
| Robin Lehner | BUF | $6,800 | 4.68 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carey Price | MTL | $8,600 | 6.56 | 0.76 |
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $8,000 | 5.81 | 0.73 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYR | $7,300 | 5.22 | 0.71 |
| Robin Lehner | BUF | $6,800 | 4.68 | 0.69 |
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.