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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 | Mikael Backlund |
| C | Sidney Crosby |
| W | Robert Thomas |
| W | Thomas Vanek |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| D | Tyler Myers |
| D | Roman Josi |
| G | Jordan Binnington |
| Util | Jared McCann |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 36.65 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,600 | 5.33 | 0.70 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,300 | 4.88 | 0.67 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,500 | 4.85 | 0.65 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $6,700 | 4.35 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,600 | 5.33 | 0.70 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,200 | 4.26 | 0.69 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | BUF | $2,700 | 1.86 | 0.69 |
| Nick Bjugstad | PHI | $3,800 | 2.58 | 0.68 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 5.59 | 0.73 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 5.09 | 0.71 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,400 | 4.83 | 0.65 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $6,800 | 4.71 | 0.69 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,300 | 4.61 | 0.63 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,600 | 4.50 | 0.68 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,900 | 4.43 | 0.64 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,400 | 4.31 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Thomas | EDM | $2,800 | 2.24 | 0.80 |
| Thomas Vanek | TOR | $3,500 | 2.70 | 0.77 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 5.59 | 0.73 |
| Jared McCann | PHI | $4,600 | 3.35 | 0.73 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 5.09 | 0.71 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,100 | 4.26 | 0.70 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $3,300 | 2.32 | 0.70 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $3,900 | 2.73 | 0.70 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 4.66 | 0.75 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,300 | 4.53 | 0.72 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,700 | 4.45 | 0.66 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,900 | 4.12 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Myers | PIT | $3,900 | 3.03 | 0.78 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 4.66 | 0.75 |
| Rasmus Andersson | CEN | $2,900 | 2.15 | 0.74 |
| Ben Chiarot | PIT | $3,600 | 2.62 | 0.73 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,800 | 5.92 | 0.76 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,000 | 5.66 | 0.71 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,800 | 5.44 | 0.70 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $8,400 | 5.03 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,800 | 5.92 | 0.76 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,000 | 5.66 | 0.71 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,800 | 5.44 | 0.70 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $8,400 | 5.03 | 0.60 |
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.