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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 | Kyle Turris |
| C | Adam Henrique |
| W | Jakub Vrana |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| D | Zach Werenski |
| D | Dmitry Orlov |
| G | Corey Crawford |
| Util | Matt Niskanen |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 33.64 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,200 | 3.82 | 0.62 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,300 | 3.58 | 0.49 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $6,300 | 3.50 | 0.55 |
| Kyle Turris | MTL | $5,600 | 3.38 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,200 | 2.16 | 0.68 |
| Adam Henrique | COL | $4,700 | 2.99 | 0.64 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | TB | $4,300 | 2.70 | 0.63 |
| Charlie Coyle | NSH | $4,400 | 2.76 | 0.63 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 5.00 | 0.62 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,800 | 4.72 | 0.61 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,900 | 3.64 | 0.53 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,500 | 3.57 | 0.55 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $7,200 | 3.50 | 0.49 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,100 | 3.29 | 0.46 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $4,900 | 3.29 | 0.67 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,400 | 3.26 | 0.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Vrana | DAL | $3,400 | 2.40 | 0.70 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $4,900 | 3.29 | 0.67 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $3,600 | 2.37 | 0.66 |
| Nick Ritchie | LA | $3,200 | 2.13 | 0.66 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $3,200 | 2.09 | 0.65 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $3,400 | 2.19 | 0.64 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 5.00 | 0.62 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $4,600 | 2.84 | 0.62 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | TB | $5,300 | 4.23 | 0.80 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,600 | 4.04 | 0.61 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,200 | 3.26 | 0.53 |
| Duncan Keith | STL | $4,800 | 3.20 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | TB | $5,300 | 4.23 | 0.80 |
| Dmitry Orlov | DAL | $3,200 | 2.41 | 0.75 |
| Matt Niskanen | DAL | $3,700 | 2.67 | 0.72 |
| Jack Johnson | TB | $2,900 | 2.02 | 0.69 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,100 | 5.84 | 0.72 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,000 | 5.57 | 0.70 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,500 | 5.38 | 0.72 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,600 | 5.37 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,100 | 5.84 | 0.72 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,500 | 5.38 | 0.72 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,600 | 5.37 | 0.71 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,000 | 5.57 | 0.70 |
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.