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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 | Evan Rodrigues |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Magnus Paajarvi |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| D | Tyler Myers |
| D | Ryan McDonagh |
| G | Jacob Markstrom |
| Util | Brett Connolly |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 34.83 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,600 | 5.14 | 0.68 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,400 | 4.99 | 0.67 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,500 | 4.83 | 0.64 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $6,600 | 4.14 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Rodrigues | BUF | $3,700 | 2.63 | 0.71 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,600 | 5.14 | 0.68 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,400 | 4.99 | 0.67 |
| Adam Gaudette | WPG | $2,500 | 1.68 | 0.67 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,500 | 5.81 | 0.77 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,400 | 5.06 | 0.68 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,100 | 4.74 | 0.67 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,900 | 4.44 | 0.64 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,500 | 4.04 | 0.62 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $5,900 | 3.55 | 0.60 |
| Brady Tkachuk | MTL | $5,300 | 3.44 | 0.65 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $5,400 | 3.10 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnus Paajarvi | MTL | $2,600 | 2.04 | 0.78 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,500 | 5.81 | 0.77 |
| Brett Connolly | DAL | $3,900 | 2.79 | 0.71 |
| Conor Sheary | BUF | $3,900 | 2.73 | 0.70 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,400 | 5.06 | 0.68 |
| Andre Burakovsky | DAL | $2,900 | 1.97 | 0.68 |
| Rudolfs Balcers | MTL | $2,900 | 1.96 | 0.68 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,100 | 4.74 | 0.67 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $6,200 | 4.05 | 0.65 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,400 | 3.96 | 0.62 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,100 | 3.78 | 0.62 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,900 | 3.70 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Myers | PIT | $3,900 | 3.07 | 0.79 |
| Ben Chiarot | PIT | $4,000 | 2.73 | 0.68 |
| Troy Stecher | WPG | $3,200 | 2.14 | 0.67 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $6,200 | 4.05 | 0.65 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $8,200 | 5.03 | 0.61 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 4.84 | 0.60 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $7,800 | 4.48 | 0.57 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,400 | 3.82 | 0.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $8,200 | 5.03 | 0.61 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 4.84 | 0.60 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $7,800 | 4.48 | 0.57 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,400 | 3.82 | 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.