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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 | Blake Wheeler |
| C | Jordan Staal |
| W | Daniel Sedin |
| W | Elias Lindholm |
| W | Tom Wilson |
| D | Justin Faulk |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Util | Michael Raffl |
| Salary | $46,200 |
| Expected Points | 32.61 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,600 | 4.46 | 0.59 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $7,000 | 3.75 | 0.54 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,800 | 3.56 | 0.52 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $6,900 | 3.55 | 0.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Rask | WSH | $3,600 | 2.40 | 0.67 |
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $3,500 | 2.28 | 0.65 |
| Brandon Sutter | WPG | $3,300 | 2.09 | 0.63 |
| Ryan Kesler | LA | $4,700 | 2.92 | 0.62 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,100 | 4.77 | 0.59 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,300 | 3.84 | 0.53 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,300 | 3.55 | 0.56 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,500 | 3.50 | 0.54 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,000 | 3.45 | 0.58 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,300 | 3.44 | 0.55 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $6,600 | 3.43 | 0.52 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $3,800 | 3.27 | 0.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $3,800 | 3.27 | 0.86 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $3,600 | 2.93 | 0.81 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $3,300 | 2.42 | 0.73 |
| Michael Raffl | NYR | $3,000 | 2.20 | 0.73 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $3,900 | 2.70 | 0.69 |
| Lee Stempniak | WSH | $3,300 | 2.15 | 0.65 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $4,800 | 3.14 | 0.65 |
| Loui Eriksson | WPG | $3,300 | 2.13 | 0.64 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 4.96 | 0.69 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,800 | 3.63 | 0.53 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,700 | 3.31 | 0.58 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,900 | 3.26 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 4.96 | 0.69 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,500 | 3.09 | 0.69 |
| Jaccob Slavin | WSH | $3,600 | 2.39 | 0.66 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $3,500 | 2.29 | 0.65 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,300 | 6.29 | 0.76 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,100 | 5.58 | 0.69 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,200 | 5.57 | 0.68 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $7,800 | 4.70 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,300 | 6.29 | 0.76 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,100 | 5.58 | 0.69 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,200 | 5.57 | 0.68 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,300 | 4.61 | 0.63 |
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.