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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 | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Bryan Rust |
| W | J.T. Compher |
| W | Calle Jarnkrok |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| D | P.K. Subban |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Util | Evgeni Malkin |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 34.22 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,600 | 5.27 | 0.69 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,700 | 4.81 | 0.62 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,300 | 4.49 | 0.61 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,200 | 4.46 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,600 | 5.27 | 0.69 |
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $3,500 | 2.39 | 0.68 |
| Brian Boyle | COL | $3,200 | 2.18 | 0.68 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,800 | 4.44 | 0.65 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,200 | 4.33 | 0.60 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,600 | 4.27 | 0.56 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,400 | 4.22 | 0.57 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,300 | 4.13 | 0.57 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,800 | 4.10 | 0.60 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,700 | 3.98 | 0.59 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,500 | 3.97 | 0.61 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,900 | 3.94 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $3,800 | 2.70 | 0.71 |
| J.T. Compher | FLA | $3,800 | 2.64 | 0.69 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | CGY | $3,400 | 2.36 | 0.69 |
| Alex Killorn | DET | $3,600 | 2.44 | 0.68 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | STL | $3,300 | 2.24 | 0.68 |
| Wayne Simmonds | NYR | $5,100 | 3.42 | 0.67 |
| Tomas Tatar | TOR | $3,400 | 2.27 | 0.67 |
| David Backes | BOS | $4,500 | 2.98 | 0.66 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,400 | 3.97 | 0.62 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 3.88 | 0.63 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,700 | 3.80 | 0.67 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,500 | 3.76 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,300 | 2.48 | 0.75 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $3,600 | 2.45 | 0.68 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,700 | 3.80 | 0.67 |
| Stephen Johns | SJ | $3,100 | 2.09 | 0.67 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,100 | 6.04 | 0.75 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,300 | 6.01 | 0.72 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,100 | 5.98 | 0.74 |
| Darcy Kuemper | VAN | $8,100 | 5.85 | 0.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,100 | 6.04 | 0.75 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,100 | 5.98 | 0.74 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,300 | 6.01 | 0.72 |
| Darcy Kuemper | VAN | $8,100 | 5.85 | 0.72 |
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.