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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 | Boo Nieves |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Jonathan Marchessault |
| D | Stephen Johns |
| D | Alex Goligoski |
| G | Braden Holtby |
| Util | Tyler Myers |
| Salary | $48,600 |
| Expected Points | 34.61 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,000 | 5.28 | 0.66 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,500 | 4.48 | 0.60 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,900 | 4.17 | 0.60 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,200 | 3.69 | 0.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boo Nieves | NYI | $3,100 | 2.70 | 0.87 |
| Mattias Janmark | SJ | $3,500 | 2.43 | 0.69 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $5,100 | 3.45 | 0.68 |
| Christian Dvorak | ARZ | $3,700 | 2.53 | 0.68 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,100 | 5.38 | 0.66 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,100 | 5.38 | 0.66 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,600 | 4.22 | 0.56 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,100 | 3.74 | 0.61 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,300 | 3.69 | 0.50 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,200 | 3.65 | 0.51 |
| Clayton Keller | ARZ | $6,200 | 3.54 | 0.57 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,300 | 3.45 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $4,700 | 3.45 | 0.73 |
| Michael Grabner | NYI | $3,600 | 2.49 | 0.69 |
| Devin Shore | SJ | $3,700 | 2.52 | 0.68 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,900 | 3.28 | 0.67 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,100 | 5.38 | 0.66 |
| Josh Anderson | TB | $4,200 | 2.76 | 0.66 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,100 | 5.38 | 0.66 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $5,100 | 3.33 | 0.65 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | TB | $5,100 | 3.61 | 0.71 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,900 | 3.60 | 0.61 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,700 | 3.49 | 0.61 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | NYI | $5,400 | 3.47 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Johns | SJ | $3,100 | 2.56 | 0.82 |
| Alex Goligoski | ARZ | $3,100 | 2.37 | 0.76 |
| Tyler Myers | PIT | $3,400 | 2.51 | 0.74 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYI | $4,400 | 3.17 | 0.72 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,300 | 6.20 | 0.75 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,200 | 5.12 | 0.71 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,000 | 5.08 | 0.64 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,800 | 4.95 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,300 | 6.20 | 0.75 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,200 | 5.12 | 0.71 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,000 | 5.08 | 0.64 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,400 | 4.70 | 0.63 |
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.