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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 | Derick Brassard |
| C | Nicklas Backstrom |
| W | T.J. Oshie |
| W | Mark Stone |
| W | Bobby Ryan |
| D | Cody Ceci |
| D | Dion Phaneuf |
| G | Craig Anderson |
| Util | Sean Couturier |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 42.72 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,200 | 5.80 | 0.71 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,500 | 5.53 | 0.85 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,800 | 4.92 | 0.63 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,400 | 4.78 | 0.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derick Brassard | MTL | $5,200 | 4.73 | 0.91 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $5,300 | 4.55 | 0.86 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,500 | 5.53 | 0.85 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | MTL | $3,800 | 3.08 | 0.81 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,300 | 6.02 | 0.73 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,300 | 5.45 | 0.87 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,300 | 5.03 | 0.69 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $5,400 | 4.63 | 0.86 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,200 | 4.58 | 0.74 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,100 | 4.47 | 0.73 |
| Wayne Simmonds | NYR | $6,400 | 4.42 | 0.69 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,000 | 4.38 | 0.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,300 | 5.45 | 0.87 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $5,400 | 4.63 | 0.86 |
| Bobby Ryan | MTL | $4,400 | 3.71 | 0.84 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $5,200 | 4.29 | 0.83 |
| Zack Smith | MTL | $4,200 | 3.28 | 0.78 |
| Tom Pyatt | MTL | $3,100 | 2.43 | 0.78 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $3,900 | 2.97 | 0.76 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,200 | 4.58 | 0.74 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,500 | 4.92 | 0.76 |
| Dion Phaneuf | MTL | $4,900 | 4.17 | 0.85 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | NYI | $5,400 | 3.82 | 0.71 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,400 | 3.74 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Ceci | MTL | $3,500 | 3.20 | 0.91 |
| Dion Phaneuf | MTL | $4,900 | 4.17 | 0.85 |
| Chris Wideman | MTL | $3,700 | 3.12 | 0.84 |
| Olli Maatta | PHI | $4,100 | 3.41 | 0.83 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $8,300 | 6.75 | 0.81 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,700 | 5.81 | 0.75 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,400 | 5.73 | 0.68 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $7,100 | 4.94 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $8,300 | 6.75 | 0.81 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,700 | 5.81 | 0.75 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $7,100 | 4.94 | 0.70 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,400 | 5.73 | 0.68 |
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.