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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 | Tyler Bozak |
| C | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| W | Jesper Bratt |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| D | John Moore |
| D | Zdeno Chara |
| G | Jaroslav Halak |
| Util | Ryan Getzlaf |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 35.19 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,300 | 5.16 | 0.62 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,200 | 4.53 | 0.73 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $6,800 | 4.45 | 0.65 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,400 | 4.35 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $4,500 | 3.31 | 0.74 |
| Casey Cizikas | NJ | $3,000 | 2.18 | 0.73 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,200 | 4.53 | 0.73 |
| Brock Nelson | NJ | $3,700 | 2.50 | 0.68 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 5.59 | 0.70 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,400 | 4.76 | 0.64 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,100 | 4.08 | 0.57 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,200 | 3.88 | 0.63 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $5,900 | 3.88 | 0.66 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $6,300 | 3.87 | 0.61 |
| Corey Perry | LA | $6,100 | 3.60 | 0.59 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,300 | 3.40 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Bratt | COL | $3,400 | 2.53 | 0.74 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 5.59 | 0.70 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $4,900 | 3.29 | 0.67 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $5,900 | 3.88 | 0.66 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $5,100 | 3.38 | 0.66 |
| Sven Andrighetto | FLA | $3,700 | 2.40 | 0.65 |
| Jason Chimera | NJ | $3,100 | 2.03 | 0.65 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,400 | 4.76 | 0.64 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,400 | 3.80 | 0.59 |
| Cam Fowler | LA | $5,600 | 3.35 | 0.60 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,700 | 3.27 | 0.57 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,200 | 3.11 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Moore | COL | $3,000 | 2.22 | 0.74 |
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $2,800 | 2.03 | 0.73 |
| Francois Beauchemin | LA | $3,200 | 2.30 | 0.72 |
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $3,800 | 2.75 | 0.72 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,200 | 5.79 | 0.71 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,500 | 5.60 | 0.66 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,700 | 5.47 | 0.71 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,900 | 5.43 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $6,800 | 5.05 | 0.74 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,200 | 5.79 | 0.71 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,700 | 5.47 | 0.71 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,300 | 5.08 | 0.70 |
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.