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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 | Martin Hanzal |
| C | Elias Pettersson |
| W | Travis Boyd |
| W | Ondrej Kase |
| W | Jonathan Huberdeau |
| D | Shea Weber |
| D | Jeff Petry |
| G | Thomas Greiss |
| Util | Alex Ovechkin |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 41.97 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,200 | 6.72 | 0.82 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,000 | 6.43 | 0.80 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,400 | 6.28 | 0.85 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $11,700 | 5.55 | 0.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Hanzal | SJ | $3,000 | 3.46 | 1.15 |
| Elias Pettersson | WPG | $5,700 | 5.00 | 0.88 |
| Casey Cizikas | NJ | $2,800 | 2.43 | 0.87 |
| Max Domi | CAR | $5,400 | 4.64 | 0.86 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,100 | 7.04 | 0.87 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,700 | 6.03 | 0.78 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,500 | 6.00 | 0.80 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,300 | 5.63 | 0.77 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,300 | 5.39 | 0.86 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,800 | 5.09 | 0.75 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $11,400 | 5.05 | 0.44 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $10,000 | 4.88 | 0.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Boyd | DAL | $2,800 | 2.52 | 0.90 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $5,500 | 4.84 | 0.88 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,100 | 7.04 | 0.87 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,300 | 5.39 | 0.86 |
| Nikolay Goldobin | WPG | $4,000 | 3.32 | 0.83 |
| Tyler Motte | WPG | $2,600 | 2.16 | 0.83 |
| Jason Pominville | BUF | $3,200 | 2.62 | 0.82 |
| Kenny Agostino | CAR | $2,700 | 2.20 | 0.81 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,500 | 4.91 | 0.76 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $9,700 | 4.91 | 0.51 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,400 | 4.81 | 0.75 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $6,300 | 4.72 | 0.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $4,800 | 4.10 | 0.85 |
| Filip Hronek | TOR | $2,500 | 2.13 | 0.85 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,800 | 4.63 | 0.80 |
| Michal Kempny | DAL | $4,000 | 3.20 | 0.80 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,800 | 4.99 | 0.64 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,000 | 4.78 | 0.60 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $7,900 | 4.43 | 0.56 |
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $7,700 | 4.43 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,800 | 4.99 | 0.64 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,000 | 4.78 | 0.60 |
| Carter Hutton | BUF | $7,100 | 4.22 | 0.59 |
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $7,700 | 4.43 | 0.58 |
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.