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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 | Ryan Getzlaf |
| C | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| W | Jesper Bratt |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Mats Zuccarello |
| D | David Savard |
| D | Jack Johnson |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Util | Patrik Nemeth |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 33.47 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,900 | 4.32 | 0.63 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $7,100 | 4.25 | 0.60 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $6,700 | 4.01 | 0.60 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,500 | 3.95 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikael Backlund | CEN | $4,200 | 2.80 | 0.67 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,900 | 4.32 | 0.63 |
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $3,500 | 2.19 | 0.62 |
| J.T. Compher | FLA | $3,200 | 1.97 | 0.61 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,400 | 5.39 | 0.64 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $6,800 | 3.60 | 0.53 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $5,800 | 3.55 | 0.61 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,500 | 3.52 | 0.54 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,400 | 3.48 | 0.54 |
| Corey Perry | LA | $6,100 | 3.48 | 0.57 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $5,200 | 3.38 | 0.65 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $6,200 | 3.37 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Bratt | COL | $3,900 | 2.78 | 0.71 |
| Curtis Lazar | CEN | $3,200 | 2.19 | 0.68 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $5,200 | 3.38 | 0.65 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $4,000 | 2.61 | 0.65 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,400 | 5.39 | 0.64 |
| Chris Wagner | LA | $2,900 | 1.82 | 0.63 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $4,700 | 2.92 | 0.62 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $5,800 | 3.55 | 0.61 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Shattenkirk | NYI | $5,400 | 3.44 | 0.64 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $4,900 | 3.39 | 0.69 |
| Cam Fowler | LA | $5,600 | 3.32 | 0.59 |
| Mike Green | TOR | $5,100 | 3.30 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Savard | TB | $3,400 | 2.75 | 0.81 |
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,100 | 2.29 | 0.74 |
| Jack Johnson | TB | $3,500 | 2.58 | 0.74 |
| Brady Skjei | NYI | $3,400 | 2.37 | 0.70 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,200 | 5.65 | 0.69 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,000 | 5.56 | 0.69 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,100 | 5.38 | 0.66 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,800 | 5.30 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,200 | 5.65 | 0.69 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,000 | 5.56 | 0.69 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,800 | 5.30 | 0.68 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,100 | 5.38 | 0.66 |
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.