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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 | Sidney Crosby |
| C | Jack Eichel |
| W | Landon Ferraro |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| W | Evander Kane |
| D | John Moore |
| D | Dustin Byfuglien |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Util | Jeff Petry |
| Salary | $49,300 |
| Expected Points | 36.01 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $0 | 5.46 | 0.00 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,100 | 5.21 | 0.64 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $6,900 | 4.95 | 0.72 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,200 | 4.22 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $6,900 | 4.95 | 0.72 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | BUF | $5,300 | 3.45 | 0.65 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,100 | 5.21 | 0.64 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $5,700 | 3.64 | 0.64 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,800 | 4.81 | 0.71 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $0 | 4.78 | 0.00 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,200 | 4.72 | 0.58 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,300 | 4.05 | 0.64 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $0 | 4.03 | 0.00 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $0 | 3.93 | 0.00 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,200 | 3.74 | 0.60 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,500 | 3.71 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landon Ferraro | NSH | $2,800 | 2.30 | 0.82 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $3,300 | 2.44 | 0.74 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,800 | 4.81 | 0.71 |
| Chris Stewart | NSH | $3,500 | 2.46 | 0.70 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,300 | 3.65 | 0.69 |
| Jason Pominville | BUF | $4,900 | 3.40 | 0.69 |
| Derek Dorsett | WPG | $2,700 | 1.86 | 0.69 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $3,800 | 2.58 | 0.68 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $0 | 4.66 | 0.00 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 4.35 | 0.60 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,600 | 4.33 | 0.77 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $0 | 4.17 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Moore | COL | $2,900 | 2.36 | 0.81 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,600 | 4.33 | 0.77 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $3,400 | 2.50 | 0.74 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $3,800 | 2.72 | 0.71 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,500 | 5.90 | 0.79 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,800 | 5.40 | 0.69 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,300 | 5.25 | 0.63 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,700 | 5.14 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,500 | 5.90 | 0.79 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,800 | 5.40 | 0.69 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,700 | 5.14 | 0.67 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,200 | 4.71 | 0.65 |
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.