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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 | Nathan MacKinnon |
| C | J.T. Compher |
| W | Phil Kessel |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Paul Byron |
| D | Brian Dumoulin |
| D | Shea Weber |
| G | Braden Holtby |
| Util | Andrew Shaw |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 38.9 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,000 | 6.64 | 0.83 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,200 | 4.54 | 0.73 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,200 | 4.46 | 0.62 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $5,600 | 3.91 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,000 | 6.64 | 0.83 |
| J.T. Compher | FLA | $3,900 | 2.95 | 0.76 |
| Max Domi | CAR | $4,800 | 3.54 | 0.74 |
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $3,700 | 2.72 | 0.74 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 6.62 | 0.84 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,300 | 5.88 | 0.81 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,800 | 5.53 | 0.81 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,100 | 5.39 | 0.88 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $5,900 | 3.80 | 0.64 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,300 | 3.68 | 0.58 |
| Andrew Shaw | CAR | $4,500 | 3.57 | 0.79 |
| Jonathan Drouin | CAR | $5,000 | 3.56 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,100 | 5.39 | 0.88 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 6.62 | 0.84 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,300 | 5.88 | 0.81 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,800 | 5.53 | 0.81 |
| Paul Byron | CAR | $3,700 | 3.00 | 0.81 |
| Zach Aston-Reese | PHI | $3,300 | 2.60 | 0.79 |
| Andrew Shaw | CAR | $4,500 | 3.57 | 0.79 |
| Travis Boyd | DAL | $2,800 | 2.16 | 0.77 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,900 | 4.52 | 0.77 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $5,800 | 4.06 | 0.70 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,000 | 3.97 | 0.79 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,200 | 3.62 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michal Kempny | DAL | $3,900 | 3.08 | 0.79 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,000 | 3.97 | 0.79 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $4,600 | 3.52 | 0.77 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,900 | 4.52 | 0.77 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,800 | 4.56 | 0.58 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $8,100 | 4.49 | 0.55 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $7,000 | 3.80 | 0.54 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,500 | 3.57 | 0.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,800 | 4.56 | 0.58 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $8,100 | 4.49 | 0.55 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $7,000 | 3.80 | 0.54 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,500 | 3.57 | 0.48 |
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.