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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 | Evgeni Malkin |
| C | Sidney Crosby |
| W | Sam Bennett |
| W | Justin Williams |
| W | Mikael Granlund |
| D | Jaccob Slavin |
| D | Jared Spurgeon |
| G | Devan Dubnyk |
| Util | Matt Dumba |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 34.01 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,300 | 5.24 | 0.72 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,500 | 4.83 | 0.64 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,600 | 3.75 | 0.57 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $6,500 | 3.38 | 0.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,300 | 5.24 | 0.72 |
| Jordan Staal | WSH | $4,500 | 2.91 | 0.65 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,500 | 4.83 | 0.64 |
| Victor Rask | WSH | $3,500 | 2.19 | 0.63 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,800 | 4.68 | 0.60 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,300 | 4.57 | 0.63 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $6,300 | 3.97 | 0.63 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $5,800 | 3.62 | 0.62 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,900 | 3.50 | 0.59 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,700 | 3.50 | 0.45 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,000 | 3.45 | 0.57 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,400 | 3.26 | 0.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Bennett | CEN | $3,200 | 2.30 | 0.72 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $3,800 | 2.61 | 0.69 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $4,000 | 2.58 | 0.65 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,300 | 4.57 | 0.63 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $6,300 | 3.97 | 0.63 |
| Patrick Sharp | STL | $3,300 | 2.04 | 0.62 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $5,800 | 3.62 | 0.62 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $4,200 | 2.55 | 0.61 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,000 | 3.51 | 0.59 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,300 | 3.51 | 0.56 |
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $5,300 | 3.42 | 0.64 |
| Ryan Suter | NSH | $5,200 | 3.24 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaccob Slavin | WSH | $3,500 | 2.41 | 0.69 |
| Brent Seabrook | STL | $3,300 | 2.27 | 0.69 |
| Jonas Brodin | NSH | $3,200 | 2.16 | 0.67 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | WSH | $2,900 | 1.89 | 0.65 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,300 | 6.22 | 0.75 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,300 | 5.06 | 0.61 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,800 | 4.41 | 0.56 |
| Tristan Jarry | PHI | $7,700 | 4.37 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,300 | 6.22 | 0.75 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,300 | 5.06 | 0.61 |
| Tristan Jarry | PHI | $7,700 | 4.37 | 0.57 |
| Scott Darling | WSH | $7,000 | 4.02 | 0.57 |
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.