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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 | Derek Stepan |
| C | Mikael Backlund |
| W | Justin Williams |
| W | Matt Calvert |
| W | Max Domi |
| D | Justin Faulk |
| D | Kris Russell |
| G | Sergei Bobrovsky |
| Util | Phil Kessel |
| Salary | $42,900 |
| Expected Points | 31.67 |
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 | 5.12 | 0.66 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,400 | 4.65 | 0.63 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,800 | 4.58 | 0.59 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $6,800 | 4.23 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,200 | 2.36 | 0.74 |
| David Backes | BOS | $4,000 | 2.80 | 0.70 |
| Chris Wagner | LA | $3,400 | 2.37 | 0.70 |
| Tyler Johnson | DET | $3,300 | 2.31 | 0.70 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,200 | 4.82 | 0.67 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $6,400 | 4.48 | 0.70 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,400 | 4.43 | 0.60 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,000 | 4.32 | 0.62 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,100 | 4.32 | 0.71 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,600 | 4.29 | 0.56 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,100 | 4.26 | 0.60 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,600 | 4.15 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,000 | 3.31 | 0.83 |
| Matt Calvert | TB | $3,500 | 2.79 | 0.80 |
| Max Domi | ARZ | $3,400 | 2.67 | 0.78 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $3,400 | 2.59 | 0.76 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $5,500 | 4.06 | 0.74 |
| Andrew Shaw | CAR | $4,100 | 3.04 | 0.74 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $3,200 | 2.33 | 0.73 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,100 | 4.32 | 0.71 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,800 | 3.95 | 0.58 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,500 | 3.76 | 0.68 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,700 | 3.66 | 0.55 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $5,900 | 3.63 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,400 | 3.44 | 0.78 |
| Jordie Benn | CAR | $3,100 | 2.38 | 0.77 |
| Mike Matheson | CHI | $3,100 | 2.35 | 0.76 |
| David Schlemko | CAR | $3,000 | 2.26 | 0.75 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,500 | 5.62 | 0.75 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,600 | 5.57 | 0.73 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,300 | 5.48 | 0.66 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,200 | 5.46 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,500 | 5.62 | 0.75 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,600 | 5.57 | 0.73 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,800 | 5.45 | 0.70 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,200 | 5.02 | 0.70 |
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.