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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 | Brian Boyle |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Bryan Rust |
| W | Kyle Palmieri |
| W | Taylor Hall |
| D | Steven Santini |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Ryan Miller |
| Util | Evgeni Malkin |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 33.88 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,000 | 4.63 | 0.58 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $6,500 | 4.61 | 0.71 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,900 | 4.56 | 0.58 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,400 | 4.51 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Boyle | COL | $3,200 | 2.34 | 0.73 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $6,500 | 4.61 | 0.71 |
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $3,100 | 1.91 | 0.62 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,400 | 4.51 | 0.61 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,200 | 4.42 | 0.61 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,300 | 4.05 | 0.55 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $6,800 | 4.01 | 0.59 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,600 | 3.94 | 0.60 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,900 | 3.84 | 0.56 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,200 | 3.42 | 0.55 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $5,400 | 3.42 | 0.63 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $4,900 | 3.38 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $3,800 | 2.72 | 0.72 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $4,900 | 3.38 | 0.69 |
| Marian Gaborik | VAN | $4,300 | 2.78 | 0.65 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $3,100 | 2.03 | 0.65 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $4,500 | 2.89 | 0.64 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $5,400 | 3.42 | 0.63 |
| Colin Wilson | FLA | $3,000 | 1.89 | 0.63 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $4,800 | 3.00 | 0.62 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,100 | 4.61 | 0.65 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,500 | 3.96 | 0.61 |
| Zach Werenski | TB | $5,700 | 3.62 | 0.64 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,800 | 3.39 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Santini | COL | $3,000 | 2.28 | 0.76 |
| Justin Braun | ATL | $3,100 | 2.20 | 0.71 |
| Damon Severson | COL | $3,000 | 2.03 | 0.68 |
| Hampus Lindholm | LA | $3,400 | 2.29 | 0.67 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Miller | LA | $7,200 | 5.42 | 0.75 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,700 | 5.40 | 0.70 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,300 | 5.17 | 0.62 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,500 | 5.07 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Miller | LA | $7,200 | 5.42 | 0.75 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,700 | 5.40 | 0.70 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,500 | 5.07 | 0.68 |
| Brian Elliott | NYR | $7,600 | 5.04 | 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.