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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 | Brayden Schenn |
| C | Bo Horvat |
| W | Claude Giroux |
| W | Jaden Schwartz |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| D | Ivan Provorov |
| D | Alex Pietrangelo |
| G | Jimmy Howard |
| Util | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 32.65 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,100 | 5.03 | 0.62 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,200 | 4.77 | 0.66 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $6,900 | 3.85 | 0.56 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $6,600 | 3.77 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $5,400 | 3.60 | 0.67 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,200 | 4.77 | 0.66 |
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $4,300 | 2.69 | 0.63 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,100 | 5.03 | 0.62 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 5.01 | 0.63 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,100 | 4.33 | 0.71 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $5,900 | 3.94 | 0.67 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $6,400 | 3.71 | 0.58 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $6,700 | 3.65 | 0.54 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,800 | 3.55 | 0.52 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $6,300 | 3.38 | 0.54 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,600 | 3.24 | 0.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $4,500 | 3.21 | 0.71 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,100 | 4.33 | 0.71 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $5,900 | 3.94 | 0.67 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 5.01 | 0.63 |
| Devante Smith-Pelly | DAL | $3,000 | 1.83 | 0.61 |
| Matt Calvert | FLA | $2,900 | 1.75 | 0.60 |
| Sven Andrighetto | FLA | $3,400 | 2.05 | 0.60 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $6,400 | 3.71 | 0.58 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $7,000 | 4.24 | 0.61 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $5,600 | 3.50 | 0.63 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,700 | 3.19 | 0.56 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,300 | 3.01 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $4,600 | 2.96 | 0.64 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $5,600 | 3.50 | 0.63 |
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $4,500 | 2.78 | 0.62 |
| Erik Johnson | FLA | $4,300 | 2.66 | 0.62 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 4.96 | 0.59 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,200 | 4.83 | 0.59 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,700 | 4.21 | 0.55 |
| Brian Elliott | NYR | $7,300 | 4.19 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $6,800 | 4.01 | 0.59 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 4.96 | 0.59 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,200 | 4.83 | 0.59 |
| Brian Elliott | NYR | $7,300 | 4.19 | 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.