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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 | Evgeni Malkin |
| W | Daniel Sedin |
| W | Patrik Laine |
| W | Phil Kessel |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| D | Dmitry Orlov |
| G | Tristan Jarry |
| Util | Scott Mayfield |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 35.18 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,900 | 5.43 | 0.69 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,300 | 5.25 | 0.72 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,200 | 4.24 | 0.59 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,600 | 4.11 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,300 | 5.25 | 0.72 |
| Victor Rask | WSH | $3,300 | 2.33 | 0.70 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $3,100 | 2.17 | 0.70 |
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $3,200 | 2.24 | 0.70 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 5.08 | 0.63 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,200 | 4.94 | 0.69 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,400 | 4.52 | 0.61 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $6,600 | 4.09 | 0.62 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,700 | 3.71 | 0.65 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $5,900 | 3.70 | 0.63 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,800 | 3.65 | 0.54 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $6,300 | 3.55 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $3,600 | 2.82 | 0.78 |
| Michael Grabner | NYI | $4,000 | 2.97 | 0.74 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $3,900 | 2.76 | 0.71 |
| Loui Eriksson | WPG | $3,200 | 2.25 | 0.70 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,200 | 4.94 | 0.69 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $3,700 | 2.55 | 0.69 |
| Justin Abdelkader | TOR | $3,200 | 2.14 | 0.67 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,700 | 3.71 | 0.65 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,400 | 4.62 | 0.72 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,200 | 3.79 | 0.61 |
| Nick Leddy | NJ | $5,600 | 3.36 | 0.60 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | NYI | $5,300 | 3.34 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,000 | 2.76 | 0.92 |
| Dmitry Orlov | DAL | $3,300 | 2.48 | 0.75 |
| Scott Mayfield | NJ | $3,000 | 2.26 | 0.75 |
| Matt Hunwick | PHI | $3,000 | 2.18 | 0.73 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Jarry | PHI | $8,000 | 5.15 | 0.64 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,700 | 4.89 | 0.63 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,900 | 4.79 | 0.61 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,300 | 4.50 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Bernier | FLA | $7,000 | 4.45 | 0.64 |
| Tristan Jarry | PHI | $8,000 | 5.15 | 0.64 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,700 | 4.89 | 0.63 |
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,200 | 4.38 | 0.61 |
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.