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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 | Brian Boyle |
| W | Phil Kessel |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Jakub Voracek |
| D | Steven Santini |
| D | Andrew MacDonald |
| G | Sergei Bobrovsky |
| Util | David Savard |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 34.74 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,700 | 4.80 | 0.62 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $7,000 | 4.23 | 0.60 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $6,900 | 3.53 | 0.51 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,100 | 3.46 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Boyle | COL | $3,200 | 2.23 | 0.70 |
| Chris Wagner | LA | $3,400 | 2.16 | 0.64 |
| Riley Sheahan | PHI | $3,400 | 2.17 | 0.64 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,700 | 4.80 | 0.62 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,600 | 4.96 | 0.65 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,100 | 4.82 | 0.68 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,200 | 4.71 | 0.65 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,500 | 4.49 | 0.60 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,600 | 3.87 | 0.59 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,500 | 3.77 | 0.58 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,000 | 3.74 | 0.62 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $6,400 | 3.70 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $7,100 | 4.82 | 0.68 |
| Josh Anderson | TB | $4,200 | 2.85 | 0.68 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $5,000 | 3.28 | 0.66 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,600 | 4.96 | 0.65 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,200 | 4.71 | 0.65 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $5,200 | 3.33 | 0.64 |
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $4,300 | 2.74 | 0.64 |
| Joel Armia | PIT | $3,200 | 2.05 | 0.64 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,000 | 3.91 | 0.65 |
| Zach Werenski | TB | $5,100 | 3.35 | 0.66 |
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $5,200 | 3.31 | 0.64 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,600 | 3.25 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Santini | COL | $3,200 | 2.76 | 0.86 |
| Andrew MacDonald | NYR | $3,000 | 2.48 | 0.83 |
| Olli Maatta | PHI | $3,300 | 2.58 | 0.78 |
| David Savard | TB | $3,200 | 2.32 | 0.72 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,500 | 5.66 | 0.75 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,300 | 5.59 | 0.67 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,800 | 5.55 | 0.71 |
| Cory Schneider | COL | $8,000 | 5.10 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,500 | 5.66 | 0.75 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,800 | 5.55 | 0.71 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,300 | 5.59 | 0.67 |
| Cory Schneider | COL | $8,000 | 5.10 | 0.64 |
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.