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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 | John Tavares |
| C | Evgeni Malkin |
| W | Jordan Eberle |
| W | Joe Pavelski |
| W | Jonathan Marchessault |
| D | Justin Braun |
| D | Dustin Byfuglien |
| G | Jimmy Howard |
| Util | Vinnie Hinostroza |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 34.08 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,300 | 5.11 | 0.70 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,500 | 4.92 | 0.66 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $6,700 | 4.56 | 0.68 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,000 | 4.10 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,300 | 5.11 | 0.70 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $6,700 | 4.56 | 0.68 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,500 | 4.92 | 0.66 |
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $3,100 | 1.95 | 0.63 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,000 | 4.65 | 0.58 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,200 | 4.25 | 0.59 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,100 | 4.18 | 0.59 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $6,500 | 3.92 | 0.60 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $5,700 | 3.77 | 0.66 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $6,400 | 3.74 | 0.58 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $6,200 | 3.69 | 0.60 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,200 | 3.69 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Hinostroza | STL | $3,100 | 2.08 | 0.67 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $5,700 | 3.77 | 0.66 |
| Jordan Eberle | NJ | $4,900 | 3.17 | 0.65 |
| Bobby Ryan | MTL | $3,600 | 2.35 | 0.65 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $3,700 | 2.34 | 0.63 |
| Joel Armia | PIT | $3,300 | 2.04 | 0.62 |
| Darren Helm | TOR | $3,100 | 1.90 | 0.61 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $6,500 | 3.92 | 0.60 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 4.52 | 0.65 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,700 | 3.76 | 0.56 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,100 | 3.55 | 0.58 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,100 | 3.44 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Braun | ATL | $3,100 | 2.23 | 0.72 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,100 | 3.44 | 0.67 |
| Dennis Seidenberg | NJ | $2,900 | 1.91 | 0.66 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 4.52 | 0.65 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 6.01 | 0.72 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $8,000 | 5.91 | 0.74 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $7,700 | 5.59 | 0.73 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,400 | 5.17 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $8,000 | 5.91 | 0.74 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $7,700 | 5.59 | 0.73 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 6.01 | 0.72 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,400 | 5.17 | 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.