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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 | Tyler Johnson |
| C | Evgeni Malkin |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | Phil Kessel |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| D | Greg Pateryn |
| D | Brady Skjei |
| G | Cam Talbot |
| Util | Steven Stamkos |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 37.35 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,700 | 5.46 | 0.71 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,100 | 4.95 | 0.61 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,800 | 4.74 | 0.61 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $6,800 | 4.65 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Johnson | DET | $3,500 | 2.63 | 0.75 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,700 | 5.46 | 0.71 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | MTL | $3,600 | 2.48 | 0.69 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $6,800 | 4.65 | 0.68 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,200 | 5.26 | 0.64 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 4.50 | 0.56 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,500 | 4.47 | 0.81 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,500 | 4.44 | 0.68 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,200 | 4.25 | 0.68 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,500 | 4.06 | 0.54 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,000 | 3.99 | 0.57 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,300 | 3.92 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,500 | 4.47 | 0.81 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $5,000 | 3.54 | 0.71 |
| Jason Spezza | SJ | $3,700 | 2.58 | 0.70 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,500 | 4.44 | 0.68 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,200 | 4.25 | 0.68 |
| Anthony Duclair | ARZ | $3,500 | 2.37 | 0.68 |
| Jake Virtanen | WPG | $3,200 | 2.16 | 0.67 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,000 | 2.65 | 0.66 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 4.32 | 0.62 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,200 | 4.28 | 0.59 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,200 | 4.22 | 0.68 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $6,000 | 3.64 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Pateryn | SJ | $2,900 | 2.96 | 1.02 |
| Brady Skjei | NYI | $3,400 | 2.93 | 0.86 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $3,500 | 2.52 | 0.72 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,900 | 3.49 | 0.71 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,400 | 6.11 | 0.73 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,100 | 5.56 | 0.69 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,300 | 5.56 | 0.76 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,800 | 5.31 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,300 | 5.56 | 0.76 |
| Anders Nilsson | WPG | $6,800 | 5.02 | 0.74 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,400 | 6.11 | 0.73 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,100 | 5.56 | 0.69 |
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.