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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 | Evgeni Malkin |
| W | Zach Aston-Reese |
| W | Matt Calvert |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Travis Sanheim |
| G | Curtis McElhinney |
| Util | Brent Burns |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 38.22 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,300 | 5.29 | 0.72 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,600 | 5.04 | 0.66 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $6,800 | 5.04 | 0.74 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,700 | 4.95 | 0.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,700 | 4.95 | 0.74 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $6,800 | 5.04 | 0.74 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,300 | 5.29 | 0.72 |
| Nolan Patrick | NYR | $3,600 | 2.60 | 0.72 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 5.52 | 0.71 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,300 | 5.08 | 0.70 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,600 | 4.59 | 0.69 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $6,200 | 4.41 | 0.71 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,300 | 4.31 | 0.68 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,500 | 4.31 | 0.66 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,100 | 4.30 | 0.61 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,900 | 4.21 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Aston-Reese | PHI | $3,900 | 3.17 | 0.81 |
| Cal Clutterbuck | NJ | $2,700 | 2.02 | 0.75 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $6,200 | 4.41 | 0.71 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 5.52 | 0.71 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,300 | 5.08 | 0.70 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | NYI | $3,400 | 2.39 | 0.70 |
| Oscar Lindberg | MTL | $4,500 | 3.15 | 0.70 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,600 | 4.59 | 0.69 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 5.48 | 0.78 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,100 | 4.67 | 0.77 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,300 | 3.76 | 0.60 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $5,000 | 3.50 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 2.98 | 1.19 |
| Travis Sanheim | NYR | $4,200 | 3.45 | 0.82 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 5.48 | 0.78 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,100 | 4.67 | 0.77 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $7,500 | 5.24 | 0.70 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,600 | 4.55 | 0.60 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $7,700 | 4.45 | 0.58 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $7,700 | 4.30 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $7,500 | 5.24 | 0.70 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,600 | 4.55 | 0.60 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $7,700 | 4.45 | 0.58 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,300 | 4.10 | 0.56 |
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.