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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 | Ryan O’Reilly |
| W | Vinnie Hinostroza |
| W | Corey Perry |
| W | Elias Lindholm |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Util | Patrice Bergeron |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 35.85 |
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 | 5.60 | 0.77 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,600 | 5.04 | 0.66 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,000 | 4.69 | 0.67 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,400 | 4.63 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,300 | 5.60 | 0.77 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,000 | 4.69 | 0.67 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,600 | 5.04 | 0.66 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | BUF | $4,900 | 3.22 | 0.66 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,400 | 4.77 | 0.64 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 4.75 | 0.60 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,100 | 4.37 | 0.62 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $6,800 | 4.21 | 0.62 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,000 | 4.17 | 0.60 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,300 | 4.15 | 0.57 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,900 | 4.04 | 0.58 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $7,000 | 3.80 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Hinostroza | STL | $3,300 | 2.37 | 0.72 |
| Corey Perry | LA | $4,400 | 3.07 | 0.70 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $3,400 | 2.34 | 0.69 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $3,900 | 2.61 | 0.67 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $3,600 | 2.38 | 0.66 |
| Joel Armia | PIT | $3,400 | 2.25 | 0.66 |
| Tomas Tatar | TOR | $3,300 | 2.17 | 0.66 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $3,800 | 2.46 | 0.65 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 4.99 | 0.68 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,100 | 4.11 | 0.67 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,200 | 3.53 | 0.57 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,700 | 3.51 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,100 | 2.79 | 0.90 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 4.99 | 0.68 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,100 | 4.11 | 0.67 |
| Ian Cole | PHI | $3,100 | 2.09 | 0.67 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,500 | 6.43 | 0.76 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,000 | 5.81 | 0.73 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,300 | 5.71 | 0.69 |
| Jonathan Bernier | FLA | $7,100 | 5.20 | 0.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,500 | 6.43 | 0.76 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,000 | 5.81 | 0.73 |
| Jonathan Bernier | FLA | $7,100 | 5.20 | 0.73 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,300 | 5.71 | 0.69 |
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.