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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 | Claude Giroux |
| C | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| W | Alex Chiasson |
| W | Patrik Laine |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| D | Filip Hronek |
| D | Andrew MacDonald |
| G | Adin Hill |
| Util | Mark Stone |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 41.7 |
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 | 6.19 | 0.76 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,000 | 6.02 | 0.75 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,600 | 5.83 | 0.77 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,100 | 5.54 | 0.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,100 | 5.54 | 0.91 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $5,300 | 4.45 | 0.84 |
| Brad Richardson | ARZ | $3,200 | 2.64 | 0.83 |
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $4,300 | 3.42 | 0.80 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,200 | 6.56 | 0.80 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,400 | 6.19 | 0.84 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,900 | 5.72 | 0.72 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,200 | 5.56 | 0.77 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,100 | 5.52 | 0.78 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,500 | 5.51 | 0.73 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,600 | 5.36 | 0.81 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,800 | 4.81 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Chiasson | ANA | $3,900 | 3.47 | 0.89 |
| Jujhar Khaira | ANA | $2,500 | 2.09 | 0.84 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,400 | 6.19 | 0.84 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $5,800 | 4.80 | 0.83 |
| Sven Andrighetto | FLA | $2,900 | 2.37 | 0.82 |
| Travis Boyd | DAL | $2,800 | 2.29 | 0.82 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,600 | 5.36 | 0.81 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,200 | 6.56 | 0.80 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $6,200 | 4.54 | 0.73 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $6,000 | 4.42 | 0.74 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,400 | 4.41 | 0.69 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,800 | 4.25 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Hronek | TOR | $2,500 | 2.31 | 0.92 |
| Andrew MacDonald | NYR | $3,200 | 2.48 | 0.78 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $4,000 | 3.09 | 0.77 |
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $3,800 | 2.86 | 0.75 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adin Hill | ARZ | $7,300 | 5.90 | 0.81 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $7,800 | 5.58 | 0.72 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $8,000 | 5.26 | 0.66 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,300 | 5.21 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adin Hill | ARZ | $7,300 | 5.90 | 0.81 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $7,800 | 5.58 | 0.72 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $8,000 | 5.26 | 0.66 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,300 | 5.21 | 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.