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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 | Tyler Seguin |
| W | Michael Frolik |
| W | Richard Panik |
| W | Danton Heinen |
| D | Dougie Hamilton |
| D | Kris Letang |
| G | Darcy Kuemper |
| Util | Mark Giordano |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 33.63 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,500 | 5.50 | 0.73 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,300 | 4.86 | 0.67 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,100 | 4.50 | 0.63 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $6,800 | 3.89 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,500 | 5.50 | 0.73 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,300 | 4.86 | 0.67 |
| Brock Nelson | NJ | $3,300 | 2.10 | 0.64 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,100 | 4.50 | 0.63 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,100 | 4.13 | 0.58 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,900 | 4.02 | 0.58 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,800 | 4.01 | 0.59 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $6,300 | 3.71 | 0.59 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,200 | 3.70 | 0.60 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,700 | 3.64 | 0.64 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,500 | 3.53 | 0.54 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $6,700 | 3.49 | 0.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danton Heinen | BOS | $3,100 | 2.07 | 0.67 |
| Richard Panik | STL | $3,100 | 2.06 | 0.66 |
| Sam Bennett | CEN | $3,400 | 2.23 | 0.65 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,700 | 3.64 | 0.64 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $4,700 | 2.99 | 0.64 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $5,000 | 3.09 | 0.62 |
| Carl Hagelin | PHI | $4,100 | 2.54 | 0.62 |
| Riley Sheahan | PHI | $3,200 | 1.94 | 0.61 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,400 | 3.88 | 0.72 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,800 | 3.83 | 0.66 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,500 | 3.66 | 0.67 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $5,200 | 3.53 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,400 | 3.88 | 0.72 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $5,200 | 3.53 | 0.68 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,500 | 3.66 | 0.67 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,800 | 3.83 | 0.66 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | VAN | $8,000 | 5.08 | 0.64 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,100 | 4.86 | 0.60 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $8,100 | 4.54 | 0.56 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,500 | 4.38 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | VAN | $8,000 | 5.08 | 0.64 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,100 | 4.86 | 0.60 |
| Kari Lehtonen | SJ | $7,200 | 4.33 | 0.60 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,500 | 4.38 | 0.58 |
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.