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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 | Evgeni Malkin |
| C | Rickard Rakell |
| W | Jonny Brodzinski |
| W | Ales Hemsky |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| D | Shayne Gostisbehere |
| D | Olli Maatta |
| G | John Gibson |
| Util | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Salary | $49,300 |
| Expected Points | 33.8 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,100 | 4.63 | 0.57 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,500 | 4.41 | 0.59 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $6,400 | 4.18 | 0.65 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $5,800 | 3.96 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $4,100 | 2.96 | 0.72 |
| Chris Wagner | LA | $2,900 | 2.09 | 0.72 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $5,800 | 3.96 | 0.68 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $6,400 | 4.18 | 0.65 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,600 | 4.47 | 0.59 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 3.98 | 0.50 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,600 | 3.91 | 0.59 |
| Wayne Simmonds | NYR | $5,900 | 3.72 | 0.63 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,500 | 3.62 | 0.48 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $6,100 | 3.51 | 0.57 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $5,700 | 3.44 | 0.60 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,200 | 3.28 | 0.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonny Brodzinski | VAN | $2,600 | 2.24 | 0.86 |
| Ales Hemsky | CAR | $3,300 | 2.58 | 0.78 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $3,900 | 2.99 | 0.77 |
| Sven Andrighetto | FLA | $3,600 | 2.75 | 0.76 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | CAR | $3,700 | 2.75 | 0.74 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $4,100 | 2.93 | 0.71 |
| Gustav Nyquist | TOR | $4,700 | 3.23 | 0.69 |
| Jordan Weal | NYR | $3,800 | 2.55 | 0.67 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,200 | 4.07 | 0.66 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $4,800 | 3.91 | 0.81 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,900 | 3.76 | 0.64 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,400 | 3.74 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $4,800 | 3.91 | 0.81 |
| Olli Maatta | PHI | $3,000 | 2.37 | 0.79 |
| Brent Seabrook | STL | $4,500 | 3.25 | 0.72 |
| Brady Skjei | NYI | $3,500 | 2.51 | 0.72 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,300 | 5.68 | 0.68 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,200 | 5.63 | 0.69 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,400 | 5.47 | 0.65 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,100 | 5.42 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,500 | 5.40 | 0.72 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $7,200 | 5.07 | 0.70 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,200 | 5.63 | 0.69 |
| Robin Lehner | BUF | $7,300 | 4.95 | 0.68 |
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.