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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 | Derek Stepan |
| C | Nicklas Backstrom |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Andre Burakovsky |
| W | Jakub Voracek |
| D | Mike Matheson |
| D | Dougie Hamilton |
| G | Brian Elliott |
| Util | Dmitry Orlov |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 32.76 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $6,900 | 3.84 | 0.56 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,500 | 3.74 | 0.58 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $6,700 | 3.73 | 0.56 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,200 | 3.67 | 0.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Stepan | ARZ | $4,400 | 3.02 | 0.69 |
| Tomas Plekanec | CAR | $3,200 | 1.88 | 0.59 |
| Valtteri Filppula | NYR | $3,600 | 2.08 | 0.58 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $3,400 | 1.98 | 0.58 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 5.62 | 0.70 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,000 | 4.10 | 0.59 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $7,200 | 3.59 | 0.50 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,100 | 3.55 | 0.50 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $6,500 | 3.53 | 0.54 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,700 | 3.45 | 0.51 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,800 | 3.40 | 0.50 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $5,700 | 3.40 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 5.62 | 0.70 |
| Andre Burakovsky | DAL | $3,800 | 2.63 | 0.69 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $3,100 | 2.12 | 0.68 |
| Brendan Perlini | ARZ | $3,300 | 2.19 | 0.66 |
| Alex Chiasson | DAL | $3,000 | 1.97 | 0.66 |
| Sam Bennett | CEN | $3,400 | 2.25 | 0.66 |
| Jakub Vrana | DAL | $3,800 | 2.48 | 0.65 |
| Nick Bjugstad | CHI | $4,400 | 2.88 | 0.65 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,400 | 3.83 | 0.60 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,800 | 3.30 | 0.57 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $4,800 | 3.10 | 0.65 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,300 | 3.06 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Matheson | CHI | $3,300 | 2.44 | 0.74 |
| Joe Morrow | CAR | $3,000 | 2.04 | 0.68 |
| Dmitry Orlov | DAL | $3,800 | 2.50 | 0.66 |
| Radko Gudas | NYR | $3,000 | 1.98 | 0.66 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Elliott | NYR | $8,200 | 5.61 | 0.68 |
| Alex Stalock | NSH | $7,900 | 5.24 | 0.66 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,500 | 5.00 | 0.67 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,100 | 4.86 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,100 | 4.86 | 0.68 |
| Brian Elliott | NYR | $8,200 | 5.61 | 0.68 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,500 | 5.00 | 0.67 |
| Robin Lehner | BUF | $7,200 | 4.72 | 0.66 |
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.