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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 | Andrew Copp |
| C | Adrian Kempe |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| D | Ben Chiarot |
| D | Jacob Trouba |
| G | Ryan Miller |
| Util | Sidney Crosby |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 35.38 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $12,000 | 6.24 | 0.52 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,200 | 5.24 | 0.73 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,100 | 4.99 | 0.70 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $6,500 | 4.36 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Copp | PIT | $2,500 | 2.01 | 0.80 |
| Adrian Kempe | VAN | $2,600 | 2.03 | 0.78 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,200 | 5.24 | 0.73 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,100 | 4.99 | 0.70 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,600 | 5.74 | 0.76 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $11,000 | 5.31 | 0.48 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,100 | 4.86 | 0.68 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,900 | 4.81 | 0.70 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $11,500 | 4.41 | 0.38 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,600 | 4.13 | 0.63 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $9,100 | 3.76 | 0.41 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,000 | 3.53 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,600 | 5.74 | 0.76 |
| Andre Burakovsky | DAL | $2,900 | 2.12 | 0.73 |
| Troy Terry | LA | $2,900 | 2.08 | 0.72 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,900 | 4.81 | 0.70 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,100 | 4.86 | 0.68 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $4,700 | 3.17 | 0.67 |
| Zach Aston-Reese | PHI | $3,500 | 2.34 | 0.67 |
| Dominik Simon | PHI | $3,000 | 1.97 | 0.66 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,200 | 4.40 | 0.71 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,000 | 3.68 | 0.61 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $9,900 | 3.38 | 0.34 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,000 | 3.26 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Chiarot | PIT | $3,500 | 2.72 | 0.78 |
| Matt Roy | VAN | $2,600 | 1.92 | 0.74 |
| Tyler Myers | PIT | $3,800 | 2.79 | 0.73 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,200 | 4.40 | 0.71 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Miller | LA | $7,500 | 4.71 | 0.63 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,700 | 4.20 | 0.54 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $7,400 | 3.96 | 0.54 |
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $7,800 | 3.89 | 0.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Miller | LA | $7,500 | 4.71 | 0.63 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,700 | 4.20 | 0.54 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $7,400 | 3.96 | 0.54 |
| Sam Montembeault | CHI | $7,200 | 3.59 | 0.50 |
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.