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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 | Liam O’Brien |
| C | Pierre-Edouard Bellemare |
| W | Jonathan Marchessault |
| W | Brett Connolly |
| W | Tomas Nosek |
| D | Luca Sbisa |
| D | Shea Theodore |
| G | Dylan Ferguson |
| Util | John Carlson |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 19.99 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $11,200 | 5.39 | 0.48 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $10,000 | 3.68 | 0.37 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $6,700 | 2.59 | 0.39 |
| Jay Beagle | DAL | $4,600 | 1.26 | 0.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $11,200 | 5.39 | 0.48 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $6,700 | 2.59 | 0.39 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $10,000 | 3.68 | 0.37 |
| Jay Beagle | DAL | $4,600 | 1.26 | 0.27 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $12,200 | 5.46 | 0.45 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $9,100 | 3.53 | 0.39 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $6,100 | 2.68 | 0.44 |
| Andre Burakovsky | DAL | $5,100 | 1.97 | 0.39 |
| Brett Connolly | DAL | $4,500 | 1.64 | 0.36 |
| Ryan Carpenter | ATL | $4,300 | 1.51 | 0.35 |
| Jakub Vrana | DAL | $5,300 | 1.45 | 0.27 |
| Chandler Stephenson | DAL | $4,200 | 1.34 | 0.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $12,200 | 5.46 | 0.45 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $6,100 | 2.68 | 0.44 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $9,100 | 3.53 | 0.39 |
| Andre Burakovsky | DAL | $5,100 | 1.97 | 0.39 |
| Brett Connolly | DAL | $4,500 | 1.64 | 0.36 |
| Ryan Carpenter | ATL | $4,300 | 1.51 | 0.35 |
| Chandler Stephenson | DAL | $4,200 | 1.34 | 0.32 |
| Jakub Vrana | DAL | $5,300 | 1.45 | 0.27 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $8,000 | 4.05 | 0.51 |
| Dmitry Orlov | DAL | $6,400 | 2.70 | 0.42 |
| Matt Niskanen | DAL | $5,200 | 2.53 | 0.49 |
| Michal Kempny | STL | $4,100 | 1.81 | 0.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $8,000 | 4.05 | 0.51 |
| Matt Niskanen | DAL | $5,200 | 2.53 | 0.49 |
| Michal Kempny | STL | $4,100 | 1.81 | 0.44 |
| Dmitry Orlov | DAL | $6,400 | 2.70 | 0.42 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,100 | 5.27 | 0.74 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $5,900 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,100 | 5.27 | 0.74 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $5,900 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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.