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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 | Vincent Trocheck |
| C | Aleksander Barkov |
| W | Tom Wilson |
| W | Jakob Silfverberg |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| D | Aaron Ekblad |
| D | Keith Yandle |
| G | John Gibson |
| Util | Hampus Lindholm |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 32.42 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $6,800 | 4.38 | 0.64 |
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $6,300 | 3.88 | 0.62 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,600 | 3.66 | 0.55 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $6,400 | 3.50 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $6,800 | 4.38 | 0.64 |
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $6,300 | 3.88 | 0.62 |
| Adam Henrique | COL | $4,300 | 2.55 | 0.59 |
| Trevor Lewis | VAN | $3,700 | 2.15 | 0.58 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,100 | 4.84 | 0.60 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,700 | 4.06 | 0.61 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $6,200 | 3.56 | 0.57 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $4,800 | 3.14 | 0.65 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $6,500 | 3.02 | 0.46 |
| Tyler Toffoli | VAN | $5,200 | 2.89 | 0.56 |
| Corey Perry | LA | $5,000 | 2.84 | 0.57 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $5,100 | 2.76 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $3,300 | 2.45 | 0.74 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $4,800 | 3.14 | 0.65 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $3,100 | 1.96 | 0.63 |
| Brett Connolly | DAL | $3,300 | 2.06 | 0.62 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,700 | 4.06 | 0.61 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $3,100 | 1.89 | 0.61 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,100 | 4.84 | 0.60 |
| Nick Bjugstad | CHI | $3,700 | 2.20 | 0.59 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,600 | 3.68 | 0.56 |
| Cam Fowler | LA | $4,600 | 2.94 | 0.64 |
| Aaron Ekblad | CHI | $4,300 | 2.93 | 0.68 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,800 | 2.88 | 0.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ekblad | CHI | $4,300 | 2.93 | 0.68 |
| Mike Matheson | CHI | $3,600 | 2.35 | 0.65 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $4,400 | 2.87 | 0.65 |
| Cam Fowler | LA | $4,600 | 2.94 | 0.64 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $7,800 | 5.41 | 0.69 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $8,100 | 5.39 | 0.66 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $6,900 | 4.92 | 0.71 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $7,700 | 4.48 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Reimer | CHI | $6,900 | 4.92 | 0.71 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,800 | 5.41 | 0.69 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $8,100 | 5.39 | 0.66 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $7,700 | 4.48 | 0.58 |
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.