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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 | Connor McDavid |
| C | Mika Zibanejad |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| W | Marian Hossa |
| W | Jake Guentzel |
| D | Kris Russell |
| D | Marc-Edouard Vlasic |
| G | Cam Talbot |
| Util | Kyle Quincey |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 35.89 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | PAC | $8,400 | 5.24 | 0.62 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $8,100 | 4.39 | 0.54 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,500 | 4.38 | 0.51 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYR | $5,100 | 3.23 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mika Zibanejad | NYR | $5,100 | 3.23 | 0.63 |
| Mike Fisher | NSH | $3,900 | 2.47 | 0.63 |
| Connor McDavid | PAC | $8,400 | 5.24 | 0.62 |
| Matt Cullen | PIT | $3,500 | 2.11 | 0.60 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $6,400 | 5.03 | 0.79 |
| Patrick Kane | CHI | $8,000 | 4.00 | 0.50 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | NSH | $6,200 | 3.58 | 0.58 |
| Artemi Panarin | CHI | $6,500 | 3.50 | 0.54 |
| Marian Hossa | CHI | $4,800 | 3.36 | 0.70 |
| Max Pacioretty | MTL | $6,800 | 3.34 | 0.49 |
| Phil Kessel | PIT | $6,600 | 3.27 | 0.50 |
| Filip Forsberg | NSH | $6,300 | 3.06 | 0.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $6,400 | 5.03 | 0.79 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | MTL | $3,700 | 2.59 | 0.70 |
| Marian Hossa | CHI | $4,800 | 3.36 | 0.70 |
| Mark Letestu | EDM | $3,400 | 2.30 | 0.68 |
| Drake Caggiula | EDM | $3,300 | 2.09 | 0.63 |
| Boone Jenner | CBJ | $4,500 | 2.78 | 0.62 |
| Brendan Gallagher | MTL | $4,500 | 2.71 | 0.60 |
| Jannik Hansen | SJ | $3,700 | 2.17 | 0.59 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | SJ | $4,400 | 3.73 | 0.85 |
| Brent Burns | SJ | $8,100 | 3.70 | 0.46 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $5,900 | 3.58 | 0.61 |
| Ryan Ellis | NSH | $5,000 | 3.58 | 0.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Russell | EDM | $3,800 | 3.34 | 0.88 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | SJ | $4,400 | 3.73 | 0.85 |
| David Schlemko | SJ | $3,300 | 2.75 | 0.83 |
| Kyle Quincey | CBJ | $3,100 | 2.47 | 0.80 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $7,700 | 5.91 | 0.77 |
| Pekka Rinne | NSH | $7,900 | 5.61 | 0.71 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | PIT | $8,200 | 5.44 | 0.66 |
| Carey Price | MTL | $8,100 | 5.33 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | EDM | $7,700 | 5.91 | 0.77 |
| Pekka Rinne | NSH | $7,900 | 5.61 | 0.71 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | PIT | $8,200 | 5.44 | 0.66 |
| Corey Crawford | CHI | $7,300 | 4.84 | 0.66 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.