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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 | Mika Zibanejad |
| C | Sean Couturier |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Pavel Buchnevich |
| W | Andreas Johnsson |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Jordan Binnington |
| Util | Karson Kuhlman |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 39.46 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,800 | 5.41 | 0.80 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,500 | 4.99 | 0.67 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,000 | 4.92 | 0.70 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,300 | 4.91 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,800 | 5.41 | 0.80 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,500 | 4.80 | 0.74 |
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $4,900 | 3.62 | 0.74 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $4,800 | 3.39 | 0.71 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 6.13 | 0.80 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $11,000 | 5.57 | 0.51 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,800 | 5.16 | 0.76 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,800 | 5.12 | 0.75 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,600 | 4.78 | 0.72 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,800 | 4.68 | 0.69 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,100 | 4.60 | 0.65 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,000 | 4.53 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 6.13 | 0.80 |
| Andreas Johnsson | OTT | $4,300 | 3.33 | 0.77 |
| Karson Kuhlman | BOS | $3,000 | 2.31 | 0.77 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,800 | 5.16 | 0.76 |
| Miles Wood | COL | $4,000 | 3.05 | 0.76 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | NYI | $3,500 | 2.65 | 0.76 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,800 | 5.12 | 0.75 |
| Zach Aston-Reese | PHI | $3,900 | 2.94 | 0.75 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,100 | 5.81 | 0.82 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 4.79 | 0.77 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $6,300 | 4.68 | 0.74 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,500 | 4.52 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 3.07 | 1.23 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,100 | 5.81 | 0.82 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 4.79 | 0.77 |
| Tony DeAngelo | NYI | $3,900 | 2.97 | 0.76 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,500 | 5.95 | 0.70 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,100 | 5.54 | 0.68 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,700 | 4.87 | 0.63 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | NYI | $8,000 | 4.87 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,500 | 5.95 | 0.70 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,100 | 5.54 | 0.68 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,700 | 4.87 | 0.63 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,600 | 4.80 | 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.