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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 | Mark Scheifele |
| C | Evgeni Malkin |
| W | Colton Sceviour |
| W | Phil Kessel |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| D | Esa Lindell |
| D | Jeff Petry |
| G | Devan Dubnyk |
| Util | Justin Schultz |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 33.75 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,800 | 4.84 | 0.62 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,500 | 4.82 | 0.64 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,900 | 4.57 | 0.58 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,600 | 4.14 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Letestu | ANA | $3,200 | 2.15 | 0.67 |
| Radek Faksa | SJ | $3,100 | 2.08 | 0.67 |
| Martin Hanzal | SJ | $3,700 | 2.46 | 0.66 |
| Adam Lowry | PIT | $3,200 | 2.05 | 0.64 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,800 | 4.72 | 0.60 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,300 | 4.57 | 0.63 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,900 | 4.45 | 0.64 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 4.34 | 0.56 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $7,000 | 4.12 | 0.59 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $6,600 | 4.06 | 0.61 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,200 | 3.99 | 0.55 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $5,800 | 3.86 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $3,300 | 2.53 | 0.77 |
| Devin Shore | SJ | $3,700 | 2.51 | 0.68 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,700 | 3.13 | 0.67 |
| Alex Galchenyuk | CAR | $3,900 | 2.61 | 0.67 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $5,800 | 3.86 | 0.66 |
| Mattias Janmark | SJ | $3,800 | 2.51 | 0.66 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $4,300 | 2.81 | 0.65 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,900 | 4.45 | 0.64 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $6,400 | 3.91 | 0.61 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,300 | 3.88 | 0.62 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,100 | 3.78 | 0.62 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 3.76 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esa Lindell | SJ | $3,700 | 2.70 | 0.73 |
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $3,400 | 2.47 | 0.73 |
| Justin Schultz | PHI | $3,600 | 2.56 | 0.71 |
| Jordie Benn | CAR | $3,200 | 2.26 | 0.71 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,000 | 5.84 | 0.73 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 5.69 | 0.68 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,200 | 5.62 | 0.68 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,600 | 5.52 | 0.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,600 | 5.52 | 0.73 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,000 | 5.84 | 0.73 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,500 | 5.37 | 0.72 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,800 | 5.51 | 0.71 |
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.