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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 | Matthew Tkachuk |
| W | Daniel Sedin |
| W | Michael Frolik |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| D | Kevin Connauton |
| G | Tristan Jarry |
| Util | Radko Gudas |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 30.91 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,700 | 5.20 | 0.67 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,200 | 4.23 | 0.59 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | BUF | $6,500 | 3.57 | 0.55 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $6,200 | 3.39 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,700 | 5.20 | 0.67 |
| Brandon Sutter | WPG | $3,100 | 1.91 | 0.62 |
| Riley Sheahan | PHI | $2,900 | 1.80 | 0.62 |
| Valtteri Filppula | NYR | $3,000 | 1.82 | 0.61 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $7,000 | 3.92 | 0.56 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,300 | 3.71 | 0.51 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,200 | 3.61 | 0.50 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,100 | 3.55 | 0.58 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,800 | 3.52 | 0.52 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,300 | 3.33 | 0.53 |
| Travis Konecny | NYR | $5,400 | 3.21 | 0.59 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $5,100 | 3.13 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $4,200 | 2.66 | 0.63 |
| Nick Cousins | ARZ | $2,900 | 1.76 | 0.61 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $5,100 | 3.13 | 0.61 |
| Scott Wilson | TOR | $2,900 | 1.73 | 0.60 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $5,200 | 3.07 | 0.59 |
| Jordan Martinook | ARZ | $2,900 | 1.72 | 0.59 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $4,500 | 2.68 | 0.59 |
| Travis Konecny | NYR | $5,400 | 3.21 | 0.59 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,700 | 3.54 | 0.62 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,300 | 3.45 | 0.65 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $6,000 | 3.43 | 0.57 |
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $5,100 | 3.13 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,300 | 3.45 | 0.65 |
| Kevin Connauton | ARZ | $3,000 | 1.94 | 0.65 |
| Radko Gudas | NYR | $3,300 | 2.12 | 0.64 |
| Travis Hamonic | CEN | $3,100 | 1.96 | 0.63 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Jarry | PHI | $7,800 | 4.63 | 0.59 |
| Darcy Kuemper | VAN | $7,500 | 4.33 | 0.58 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $8,100 | 4.15 | 0.51 |
| Chad Johnson | BUF | $7,400 | 3.99 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Jarry | PHI | $7,800 | 4.63 | 0.59 |
| Darcy Kuemper | VAN | $7,500 | 4.33 | 0.58 |
| Chad Johnson | BUF | $7,400 | 3.99 | 0.54 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $8,100 | 4.15 | 0.51 |
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.