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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 | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| C | Jordan Staal |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Andre Burakovsky |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| D | Jacob Trouba |
| D | Jared Spurgeon |
| G | Braden Holtby |
| Util | Sebastian Aho |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 34.85 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $7,400 | 5.43 | 0.73 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,200 | 4.81 | 0.67 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,700 | 3.92 | 0.58 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $6,900 | 3.80 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Eriksson Ek | NSH | $2,900 | 2.34 | 0.81 |
| Jordan Staal | WSH | $3,500 | 2.71 | 0.77 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $7,400 | 5.43 | 0.73 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,200 | 4.81 | 0.67 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 6.07 | 0.76 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,900 | 4.51 | 0.65 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,100 | 4.27 | 0.70 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $6,800 | 4.17 | 0.61 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,200 | 3.96 | 0.64 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $5,900 | 3.91 | 0.66 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $6,200 | 3.90 | 0.63 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,600 | 3.73 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 6.07 | 0.76 |
| Andre Burakovsky | DAL | $2,800 | 2.03 | 0.73 |
| Ryan Donato | NSH | $3,800 | 2.78 | 0.73 |
| Brett Connolly | DAL | $3,900 | 2.77 | 0.71 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,100 | 4.27 | 0.70 |
| Nino Niederreiter | WSH | $5,200 | 3.65 | 0.70 |
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $2,600 | 1.79 | 0.69 |
| Jason Zucker | NSH | $4,600 | 3.11 | 0.68 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,200 | 3.89 | 0.63 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $6,100 | 3.55 | 0.58 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,500 | 3.41 | 0.62 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $5,600 | 3.36 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Myers | PIT | $3,800 | 2.65 | 0.70 |
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $3,600 | 2.48 | 0.69 |
| Ben Chiarot | PIT | $3,500 | 2.39 | 0.68 |
| Will Butcher | COL | $2,900 | 1.91 | 0.66 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,400 | 5.41 | 0.64 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,100 | 5.07 | 0.63 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $6,800 | 4.86 | 0.71 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,500 | 4.35 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $6,800 | 4.86 | 0.71 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,400 | 5.41 | 0.64 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,100 | 5.07 | 0.63 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,500 | 4.35 | 0.58 |
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.