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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 | Frans Nielsen |
| C | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | Daniel Sedin |
| W | Sven Baertschi |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| D | Michael Del Zotto |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Util | Blake Wheeler |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 34.12 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,500 | 5.04 | 0.67 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,600 | 4.63 | 0.61 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,400 | 4.49 | 0.61 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,100 | 4.35 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $3,200 | 2.24 | 0.70 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,500 | 5.04 | 0.67 |
| Brandon Dubinsky | TB | $3,200 | 2.15 | 0.67 |
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $4,100 | 2.68 | 0.65 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,600 | 4.96 | 0.65 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,300 | 4.86 | 0.67 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,900 | 4.84 | 0.61 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,200 | 4.63 | 0.64 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,100 | 4.38 | 0.62 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,900 | 4.05 | 0.59 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $6,800 | 3.95 | 0.58 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,200 | 3.80 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $3,800 | 2.79 | 0.73 |
| Sven Baertschi | WPG | $3,400 | 2.39 | 0.70 |
| Loui Eriksson | WPG | $3,500 | 2.39 | 0.68 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,300 | 4.86 | 0.67 |
| Tomas Tatar | TOR | $3,600 | 2.38 | 0.66 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,600 | 4.96 | 0.65 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $4,300 | 2.82 | 0.65 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,200 | 4.63 | 0.64 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 4.26 | 0.59 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,000 | 4.03 | 0.67 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $6,300 | 3.84 | 0.61 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,400 | 3.77 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Del Zotto | WPG | $2,500 | 1.94 | 0.77 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,000 | 4.03 | 0.67 |
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $5,200 | 3.41 | 0.65 |
| Radko Gudas | NYR | $3,300 | 2.12 | 0.64 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,300 | 5.87 | 0.71 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $7,700 | 5.74 | 0.74 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,500 | 5.48 | 0.64 |
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,200 | 5.47 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $7,700 | 5.74 | 0.74 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,300 | 5.87 | 0.71 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $7,900 | 5.44 | 0.69 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,000 | 4.69 | 0.67 |
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.