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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 | John Tavares |
| C | Evgeni Malkin |
| W | Andrew Shaw |
| W | Max Pacioretty |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| D | Scott Mayfield |
| D | Justin Schultz |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Util | Johnny Boychuk |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 36.52 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,300 | 4.98 | 0.68 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,900 | 4.97 | 0.63 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,000 | 4.70 | 0.59 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,100 | 4.38 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,300 | 4.98 | 0.68 |
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $4,300 | 2.88 | 0.67 |
| Christian Dvorak | ARZ | $3,600 | 2.41 | 0.67 |
| Tomas Plekanec | CAR | $3,500 | 2.32 | 0.66 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,500 | 5.04 | 0.77 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 4.91 | 0.61 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,600 | 4.91 | 0.65 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $6,300 | 4.64 | 0.74 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,600 | 4.58 | 0.69 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $6,400 | 4.16 | 0.65 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $6,200 | 3.95 | 0.64 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $7,000 | 3.84 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,500 | 5.04 | 0.77 |
| Alex Galchenyuk | CAR | $3,800 | 2.88 | 0.76 |
| Andrew Ladd | NJ | $3,400 | 2.58 | 0.76 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $6,300 | 4.64 | 0.74 |
| Andrew Shaw | CAR | $4,000 | 2.91 | 0.73 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $4,500 | 3.13 | 0.70 |
| Brock Nelson | NJ | $3,500 | 2.46 | 0.70 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $3,500 | 2.44 | 0.70 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,200 | 4.23 | 0.68 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $6,400 | 3.99 | 0.62 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,500 | 3.86 | 0.59 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,900 | 3.84 | 0.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Mayfield | NJ | $2,900 | 2.56 | 0.88 |
| Justin Schultz | PHI | $3,500 | 2.90 | 0.83 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,900 | 3.84 | 0.78 |
| Johnny Boychuk | NJ | $4,100 | 3.19 | 0.78 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,000 | 5.55 | 0.69 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,100 | 5.50 | 0.68 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,300 | 5.49 | 0.66 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,200 | 5.33 | 0.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,200 | 5.33 | 0.74 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,000 | 5.55 | 0.69 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,100 | 5.50 | 0.68 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,300 | 5.49 | 0.66 |
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.