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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 | Victor Rask |
| C | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Justin Williams |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| D | Alex Goligoski |
| D | Mike Matheson |
| G | Sergei Bobrovsky |
| Util | Derek Stepan |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 32.97 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,700 | 4.69 | 0.61 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,100 | 4.66 | 0.58 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,000 | 4.10 | 0.59 |
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $6,400 | 3.88 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Stepan | ARZ | $4,600 | 3.21 | 0.70 |
| Victor Rask | WSH | $3,300 | 2.32 | 0.70 |
| Jordan Staal | WSH | $4,200 | 2.71 | 0.65 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,700 | 4.69 | 0.61 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 4.78 | 0.60 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,400 | 4.78 | 0.65 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,700 | 3.84 | 0.57 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,600 | 3.81 | 0.58 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,300 | 3.78 | 0.52 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,200 | 3.69 | 0.51 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,400 | 3.49 | 0.65 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $6,500 | 3.44 | 0.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Williams | WSH | $3,600 | 2.56 | 0.71 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $4,000 | 2.77 | 0.69 |
| Sam Bennett | CEN | $3,200 | 2.22 | 0.69 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,400 | 4.78 | 0.65 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,400 | 3.49 | 0.65 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $5,200 | 3.41 | 0.65 |
| Brendan Perlini | ARZ | $3,300 | 2.15 | 0.65 |
| Micheal Ferland | CEN | $4,500 | 2.85 | 0.63 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,600 | 3.54 | 0.54 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,200 | 3.54 | 0.57 |
| Zach Werenski | TB | $5,600 | 3.51 | 0.63 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,500 | 3.46 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Goligoski | ARZ | $3,300 | 2.39 | 0.72 |
| Mike Matheson | CHI | $3,300 | 2.34 | 0.71 |
| Jaccob Slavin | WSH | $3,300 | 2.28 | 0.69 |
| Brent Seabrook | STL | $3,300 | 2.27 | 0.69 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,400 | 5.90 | 0.70 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,200 | 5.31 | 0.74 |
| Cam Ward | WSH | $6,900 | 4.83 | 0.70 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,100 | 4.65 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,200 | 5.31 | 0.74 |
| Cam Ward | WSH | $6,900 | 4.83 | 0.70 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,400 | 5.90 | 0.70 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,100 | 4.65 | 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.