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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 | Auston Matthews |
| C | Sean Couturier |
| W | Tyler Ennis |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| D | Martin Marincin |
| D | Travis Sanheim |
| G | Jordan Binnington |
| Util | Rasmus Andersson |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 35.9 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,700 | 4.96 | 0.74 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,400 | 4.71 | 0.64 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,300 | 4.68 | 0.64 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,500 | 3.95 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,700 | 4.96 | 0.74 |
| Scott Laughton | NYR | $2,900 | 1.97 | 0.68 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $3,600 | 2.40 | 0.67 |
| Oskar Sundqvist | EDM | $3,200 | 2.13 | 0.67 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 5.63 | 0.73 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,100 | 4.71 | 0.66 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,900 | 4.61 | 0.67 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,400 | 4.07 | 0.64 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $6,500 | 3.84 | 0.59 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,300 | 3.55 | 0.56 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $5,800 | 3.51 | 0.61 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $5,700 | 3.50 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Ennis | OTT | $3,000 | 2.44 | 0.81 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 5.63 | 0.73 |
| Josh Leivo | WPG | $2,900 | 2.11 | 0.73 |
| Oscar Lindberg | MTL | $4,300 | 3.16 | 0.73 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $4,200 | 3.00 | 0.71 |
| James van Riemsdyk | NYR | $4,700 | 3.18 | 0.68 |
| Austin Czarnik | CEN | $2,600 | 1.76 | 0.68 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,900 | 4.61 | 0.67 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,300 | 4.11 | 0.65 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,000 | 3.69 | 0.61 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,100 | 3.61 | 0.59 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,600 | 3.52 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Marincin | OTT | $2,600 | 2.19 | 0.84 |
| Travis Sanheim | NYR | $4,200 | 3.27 | 0.78 |
| Rasmus Andersson | CEN | $2,800 | 2.11 | 0.75 |
| Alex Biega | WPG | $3,900 | 2.70 | 0.69 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,100 | 5.88 | 0.73 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,200 | 5.33 | 0.65 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,000 | 4.19 | 0.52 |
| Brian Elliott | NYR | $7,400 | 3.89 | 0.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,100 | 5.88 | 0.73 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,200 | 5.33 | 0.65 |
| Brian Elliott | NYR | $7,400 | 3.89 | 0.53 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,000 | 4.19 | 0.52 |
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.