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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 | Frans Nielsen |
| C | Sidney Crosby |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Taylor Hall |
| W | Tomas Tatar |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| D | Brett Pesce |
| G | Curtis McElhinney |
| Util | Brent Burns |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 34.69 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,500 | 4.91 | 0.65 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,400 | 4.90 | 0.66 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,000 | 4.71 | 0.67 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,000 | 4.70 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $3,200 | 2.36 | 0.74 |
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $3,800 | 2.62 | 0.69 |
| Radek Faksa | SJ | $3,000 | 2.08 | 0.69 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,000 | 4.71 | 0.67 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,100 | 5.15 | 0.72 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,200 | 4.56 | 0.63 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,800 | 3.86 | 0.57 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $6,600 | 3.76 | 0.57 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,500 | 3.74 | 0.58 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,200 | 3.61 | 0.58 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $5,800 | 3.59 | 0.62 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $6,800 | 3.57 | 0.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,100 | 5.15 | 0.72 |
| Tomas Tatar | TOR | $3,500 | 2.46 | 0.70 |
| Carl Hagelin | PHI | $3,800 | 2.58 | 0.68 |
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $3,500 | 2.34 | 0.67 |
| Wayne Simmonds | NYR | $5,300 | 3.43 | 0.65 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $3,800 | 2.48 | 0.65 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $3,900 | 2.51 | 0.64 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $4,600 | 2.96 | 0.64 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 5.02 | 0.70 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,900 | 3.79 | 0.64 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,700 | 3.50 | 0.61 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,400 | 3.42 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,300 | 2.57 | 0.78 |
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $3,200 | 2.32 | 0.72 |
| David Savard | TB | $3,400 | 2.43 | 0.71 |
| Ryan Murray | TB | $2,800 | 1.98 | 0.71 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 5.74 | 0.68 |
| Curtis McElhinney | OTT | $8,100 | 5.54 | 0.68 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,900 | 4.87 | 0.62 |
| Cam Ward | WSH | $7,800 | 4.83 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 5.74 | 0.68 |
| Curtis McElhinney | OTT | $8,100 | 5.54 | 0.68 |
| Cam Ward | WSH | $7,800 | 4.83 | 0.62 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,900 | 4.87 | 0.62 |
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.