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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 | Ryan Strome |
| C | Greg McKegg |
| W | Brock McGinn |
| W | Nino Niederreiter |
| W | Teuvo Teravainen |
| D | Adam McQuaid |
| D | Jaccob Slavin |
| G | Petr Mrazek |
| Util | Saku Maenalanen |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 23.21 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $12,000 | 5.43 | 0.45 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $11,600 | 5.43 | 0.47 |
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $11,100 | 4.02 | 0.36 |
| Greg McKegg | WSH | $4,600 | 2.01 | 0.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $11,600 | 5.43 | 0.47 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $12,000 | 5.43 | 0.45 |
| Greg McKegg | WSH | $4,600 | 2.01 | 0.44 |
| Ryan Strome | NYI | $4,000 | 1.53 | 0.38 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $9,900 | 4.36 | 0.44 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $8,500 | 4.10 | 0.48 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $10,300 | 4.04 | 0.39 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $9,100 | 3.56 | 0.39 |
| Nino Niederreiter | WSH | $7,000 | 3.52 | 0.50 |
| Micheal Ferland | WSH | $8,000 | 2.48 | 0.31 |
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $4,400 | 2.24 | 0.51 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | WSH | $6,400 | 2.22 | 0.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $4,400 | 2.24 | 0.51 |
| Nino Niederreiter | WSH | $7,000 | 3.52 | 0.50 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $8,500 | 4.10 | 0.48 |
| Jesper Fast | NYI | $3,800 | 1.76 | 0.46 |
| Saku Maenalanen | WSH | $3,600 | 1.67 | 0.46 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $9,900 | 4.36 | 0.44 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | NYI | $4,700 | 2.02 | 0.43 |
| Filip Chytil | NYI | $5,100 | 2.19 | 0.43 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $9,500 | 3.22 | 0.34 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $7,300 | 3.04 | 0.42 |
| Jaccob Slavin | WSH | $6,700 | 2.95 | 0.44 |
| Tony DeAngelo | NYI | $5,800 | 2.64 | 0.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam McQuaid | NYI | $3,400 | 1.76 | 0.52 |
| Tony DeAngelo | NYI | $5,800 | 2.64 | 0.46 |
| Brendan Smith | NYI | $3,100 | 1.38 | 0.45 |
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $5,200 | 2.27 | 0.44 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,700 | 3.43 | 0.45 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,300 | 2.53 | 0.30 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | NYI | $8,100 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $7,500 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,700 | 3.43 | 0.45 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,300 | 2.53 | 0.30 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | NYI | $8,100 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $7,500 | 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.