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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 | Luke Kunin |
| C | Tomas Hertl |
| W | Marcus Sorensen |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Ryan Donato |
| D | Brent Burns |
| D | John Carlson |
| G | John Gibson |
| Util | Evander Kane |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 32.47 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,500 | 4.27 | 0.66 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $5,900 | 3.30 | 0.56 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,200 | 3.28 | 0.53 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $5,000 | 3.00 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kunin | NSH | $2,700 | 2.02 | 0.75 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,500 | 4.27 | 0.66 |
| Joe Thornton | ATL | $4,200 | 2.67 | 0.64 |
| Adam Henrique | LA | $4,000 | 2.43 | 0.61 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,400 | 5.26 | 0.71 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,400 | 3.88 | 0.61 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,800 | 3.87 | 0.57 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,200 | 3.66 | 0.59 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $5,600 | 3.37 | 0.60 |
| Gustav Nyquist | ATL | $5,800 | 3.25 | 0.56 |
| Jason Zucker | NSH | $5,200 | 3.20 | 0.61 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $4,800 | 3.19 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Sorensen | ATL | $2,700 | 2.02 | 0.75 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,400 | 5.26 | 0.71 |
| Ryan Donato | NSH | $4,400 | 3.04 | 0.69 |
| Brett Connolly | DAL | $4,000 | 2.75 | 0.69 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $4,800 | 3.19 | 0.66 |
| Kevin Fiala | NSH | $3,300 | 2.13 | 0.65 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $4,200 | 2.72 | 0.65 |
| Andre Burakovsky | DAL | $2,900 | 1.89 | 0.65 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,700 | 4.17 | 0.62 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,000 | 3.80 | 0.63 |
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $5,400 | 2.95 | 0.55 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $4,600 | 2.66 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Pateryn | NSH | $2,500 | 1.66 | 0.66 |
| Dmitry Orlov | DAL | $3,500 | 2.28 | 0.65 |
| Jaycob Megna | LA | $2,500 | 1.58 | 0.63 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,000 | 3.80 | 0.63 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,200 | 4.51 | 0.55 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,100 | 4.01 | 0.56 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,300 | 3.62 | 0.50 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,900 | 3.56 | 0.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $7,100 | 4.01 | 0.56 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,200 | 4.51 | 0.55 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,300 | 3.62 | 0.50 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,900 | 3.56 | 0.45 |
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.