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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 | Jason Spezza |
| C | Tyler Johnson |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | Mats Zuccarello |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| D | Stephen Johns |
| D | Zach Werenski |
| G | Chad Johnson |
| Util | Nikita Kucherov |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 38.31 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,500 | 5.41 | 0.72 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,900 | 5.10 | 0.64 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,600 | 4.96 | 0.65 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,700 | 4.61 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Spezza | SJ | $4,200 | 3.46 | 0.82 |
| Tyler Johnson | DET | $3,900 | 2.90 | 0.74 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,500 | 5.41 | 0.72 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,700 | 4.61 | 0.69 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,200 | 6.17 | 0.75 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,200 | 5.45 | 0.76 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,800 | 4.64 | 0.80 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,800 | 4.49 | 0.66 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,200 | 4.46 | 0.72 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,300 | 4.25 | 0.58 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,600 | 4.16 | 0.63 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,200 | 4.05 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,800 | 4.64 | 0.80 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,200 | 5.45 | 0.76 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,200 | 6.17 | 0.75 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $4,800 | 3.48 | 0.73 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,200 | 4.46 | 0.72 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $3,700 | 2.59 | 0.70 |
| Rick Nash | NYI | $4,800 | 3.27 | 0.68 |
| Bobby Ryan | MTL | $4,400 | 3.00 | 0.68 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,700 | 5.07 | 0.76 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,400 | 4.55 | 0.71 |
| Zach Werenski | TB | $5,500 | 4.43 | 0.81 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $6,200 | 4.17 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Johns | SJ | $3,000 | 2.51 | 0.84 |
| Zach Werenski | TB | $5,500 | 4.43 | 0.81 |
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $3,100 | 2.39 | 0.77 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,700 | 5.07 | 0.76 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $8,300 | 5.75 | 0.69 |
| Chad Johnson | BUF | $7,200 | 5.27 | 0.73 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,700 | 5.26 | 0.68 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,700 | 5.02 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Johnson | BUF | $7,200 | 5.27 | 0.73 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $8,300 | 5.75 | 0.69 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,700 | 5.26 | 0.68 |
| Anders Nilsson | WPG | $6,800 | 4.60 | 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.