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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 | Lars Eller |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | William Nylander |
| W | Daniel Sedin |
| D | Alexander Edler |
| D | Tyler Myers |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Util | Josh Morrissey |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 39.93 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,500 | 5.54 | 0.74 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,700 | 5.40 | 0.70 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,000 | 4.02 | 0.67 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $5,700 | 3.79 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,500 | 5.54 | 0.74 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $3,400 | 2.40 | 0.71 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,700 | 5.40 | 0.70 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,000 | 4.02 | 0.67 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 5.98 | 0.75 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,600 | 4.19 | 0.63 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,400 | 4.08 | 0.55 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $6,700 | 4.01 | 0.60 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $5,400 | 3.71 | 0.69 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $5,800 | 3.71 | 0.64 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,900 | 3.67 | 0.62 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,300 | 3.05 | 0.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 5.98 | 0.75 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $4,000 | 2.91 | 0.73 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $3,500 | 2.42 | 0.69 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $5,400 | 3.71 | 0.69 |
| Patrick Marleau | OTT | $4,700 | 3.04 | 0.65 |
| Devante Smith-Pelly | DAL | $3,600 | 2.31 | 0.64 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $4,200 | 2.69 | 0.64 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $5,800 | 3.71 | 0.64 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $4,600 | 3.73 | 0.81 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,300 | 3.69 | 0.59 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,500 | 3.67 | 0.67 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $5,200 | 3.62 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $4,600 | 3.73 | 0.81 |
| Tyler Myers | PIT | $4,300 | 3.33 | 0.77 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $4,200 | 3.17 | 0.75 |
| Matt Niskanen | DAL | $4,000 | 2.97 | 0.74 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 9.16 | 1.09 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,900 | 6.66 | 0.84 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,200 | 6.59 | 0.80 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,700 | 4.18 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 9.16 | 1.09 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,900 | 6.66 | 0.84 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,200 | 6.59 | 0.80 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,700 | 4.18 | 0.54 |
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.