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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 | Ryan Strome |
| C | Derek Ryan |
| W | Josh Anderson |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Roman Josi |
| G | Ben Bishop |
| Util | Connor McDavid |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 38.24 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,600 | 5.24 | 0.69 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,700 | 5.09 | 0.66 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,900 | 4.90 | 0.71 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,800 | 4.86 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Strome | NYI | $3,300 | 2.68 | 0.81 |
| Derek Ryan | CEN | $3,000 | 2.31 | 0.77 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,100 | 3.04 | 0.74 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,900 | 4.90 | 0.71 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 5.74 | 0.72 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,100 | 4.86 | 0.68 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,200 | 4.81 | 0.67 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,300 | 4.67 | 0.64 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,000 | 4.65 | 0.66 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,700 | 4.57 | 0.68 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,200 | 4.38 | 0.71 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,500 | 4.38 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $5,000 | 4.01 | 0.80 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | NYI | $3,700 | 2.83 | 0.76 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | NYI | $4,200 | 3.14 | 0.75 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $3,600 | 2.64 | 0.73 |
| Thomas Vanek | TOR | $3,700 | 2.71 | 0.73 |
| Oscar Lindberg | MTL | $4,100 | 3.00 | 0.73 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 5.74 | 0.72 |
| Jared McCann | PHI | $4,700 | 3.39 | 0.72 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 4.42 | 0.71 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,300 | 4.18 | 0.66 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,000 | 4.11 | 0.68 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $6,100 | 4.09 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 3.01 | 1.21 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 4.42 | 0.71 |
| Brandon Carlo | BOS | $2,800 | 2.00 | 0.71 |
| Charlie McAvoy | BOS | $4,300 | 3.07 | 0.71 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,000 | 6.45 | 0.81 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,700 | 5.87 | 0.76 |
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $8,100 | 4.91 | 0.61 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,300 | 4.81 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,000 | 6.45 | 0.81 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,700 | 5.87 | 0.76 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,300 | 4.81 | 0.66 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,800 | 4.78 | 0.61 |
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.