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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 | Lars Eller |
| W | Michael Cammalleri |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| D | Brian Dumoulin |
| D | Stephen Johns |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Util | Sidney Crosby |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 36.1 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,800 | 6.08 | 0.78 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,000 | 4.91 | 0.70 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,700 | 4.82 | 0.63 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,200 | 4.46 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,800 | 6.08 | 0.78 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $3,600 | 2.75 | 0.76 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,000 | 4.91 | 0.70 |
| Tomas Plekanec | CAR | $3,300 | 2.25 | 0.68 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,600 | 5.46 | 0.72 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,500 | 4.88 | 0.65 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,000 | 4.66 | 0.67 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,400 | 4.53 | 0.61 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,800 | 4.34 | 0.64 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $6,700 | 3.92 | 0.59 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $6,300 | 3.90 | 0.62 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,200 | 3.89 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $3,600 | 2.86 | 0.79 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,600 | 5.46 | 0.72 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,000 | 4.66 | 0.67 |
| Mikkel Boedker | ATL | $3,700 | 2.48 | 0.67 |
| Michael Grabner | NYI | $3,500 | 2.33 | 0.66 |
| Anton Slepyshev | ANA | $2,900 | 1.93 | 0.66 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,500 | 4.88 | 0.65 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $4,900 | 3.19 | 0.65 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 4.76 | 0.65 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,600 | 4.09 | 0.62 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,300 | 4.00 | 0.63 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,700 | 3.81 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michal Kempny | STL | $2,700 | 1.93 | 0.71 |
| Stephen Johns | SJ | $3,500 | 2.46 | 0.70 |
| Brian Dumoulin | PHI | $3,100 | 2.10 | 0.68 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,700 | 3.81 | 0.67 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,400 | 5.94 | 0.71 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,900 | 5.65 | 0.71 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,700 | 5.61 | 0.73 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $8,200 | 5.39 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,700 | 5.61 | 0.73 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,200 | 5.17 | 0.72 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,900 | 5.65 | 0.71 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,400 | 5.94 | 0.71 |
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.