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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 | Nicklas Backstrom |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Nick Ritchie |
| W | Jakub Voracek |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| D | Kris Russell |
| D | Dmitry Orlov |
| G | Frederik Andersen |
| Util | Matt Niskanen |
| Salary | $49,100 |
| Expected Points | 33.8 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,000 | 4.73 | 0.59 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,900 | 4.71 | 0.60 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,700 | 3.59 | 0.54 |
| Nazem Kadri | OTT | $6,300 | 3.53 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Letestu | ANA | $3,300 | 2.39 | 0.72 |
| Adam Henrique | COL | $4,400 | 2.96 | 0.67 |
| Antoine Vermette | LA | $3,400 | 2.22 | 0.65 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $3,100 | 1.97 | 0.63 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,600 | 5.13 | 0.67 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,700 | 3.93 | 0.59 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,700 | 3.88 | 0.50 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,400 | 3.68 | 0.50 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,100 | 3.55 | 0.58 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $6,500 | 3.40 | 0.52 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,300 | 3.40 | 0.54 |
| Milan Lucic | ANA | $5,500 | 3.36 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Ritchie | LA | $3,200 | 2.46 | 0.77 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $3,200 | 2.29 | 0.71 |
| Jesse Puljujarvi | ANA | $3,600 | 2.48 | 0.69 |
| Jakub Vrana | DAL | $3,300 | 2.27 | 0.69 |
| Michael Raffl | NYR | $3,100 | 2.13 | 0.69 |
| Anton Slepyshev | ANA | $3,100 | 2.10 | 0.68 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,600 | 5.13 | 0.67 |
| Ryan Dzingel | MTL | $3,200 | 2.14 | 0.67 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,700 | 3.60 | 0.54 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,300 | 3.59 | 0.68 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $4,700 | 3.42 | 0.73 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,200 | 3.31 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Russell | ANA | $3,700 | 3.17 | 0.86 |
| Dmitry Orlov | DAL | $3,100 | 2.64 | 0.85 |
| Matt Niskanen | DAL | $3,300 | 2.68 | 0.81 |
| Cam Fowler | LA | $4,400 | 3.27 | 0.74 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,200 | 5.86 | 0.71 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,900 | 5.54 | 0.70 |
| Ryan Miller | LA | $7,000 | 5.02 | 0.72 |
| Anton Forsberg | STL | $7,400 | 4.21 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Miller | LA | $7,000 | 5.02 | 0.72 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,200 | 5.86 | 0.71 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,900 | 5.54 | 0.70 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,300 | 4.20 | 0.57 |
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.