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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 | Mikael Backlund |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | Chris Wagner |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| D | Justin Faulk |
| D | Jacob Trouba |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Util | Dustin Byfuglien |
| Salary | $49,300 |
| Expected Points | 34.87 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,000 | 4.41 | 0.55 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,200 | 4.19 | 0.58 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $6,900 | 3.80 | 0.55 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $6,500 | 3.68 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikael Backlund | CEN | $4,700 | 3.04 | 0.65 |
| Victor Rask | WSH | $3,900 | 2.29 | 0.59 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,200 | 4.19 | 0.58 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $6,500 | 3.68 | 0.57 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,900 | 4.56 | 0.77 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,700 | 4.53 | 0.68 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,800 | 3.96 | 0.58 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 3.93 | 0.51 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,200 | 3.44 | 0.48 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,100 | 3.35 | 0.47 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $6,800 | 3.24 | 0.48 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,200 | 3.24 | 0.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,900 | 4.56 | 0.77 |
| Chris Wagner | LA | $3,200 | 2.36 | 0.74 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,700 | 4.53 | 0.68 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $4,200 | 2.83 | 0.67 |
| Carl Hagelin | PHI | $3,400 | 2.21 | 0.65 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $4,700 | 2.96 | 0.63 |
| Kris Versteeg | CEN | $3,800 | 2.41 | 0.63 |
| Devante Smith-Pelly | DAL | $3,100 | 1.94 | 0.62 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,400 | 3.88 | 0.61 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,300 | 3.61 | 0.68 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,200 | 3.48 | 0.67 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,500 | 3.47 | 0.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,500 | 3.47 | 0.77 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,700 | 3.42 | 0.73 |
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $3,200 | 2.32 | 0.72 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,300 | 3.61 | 0.68 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,100 | 5.69 | 0.80 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,100 | 5.44 | 0.67 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,800 | 5.35 | 0.69 |
| Scott Darling | WSH | $7,200 | 3.78 | 0.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,100 | 5.69 | 0.80 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,800 | 5.35 | 0.69 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,100 | 5.44 | 0.67 |
| Scott Darling | WSH | $7,200 | 3.78 | 0.52 |
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.