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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 | Andrew Cogliano |
| W | Kyle Palmieri |
| W | Jakob Silfverberg |
| D | Ryan Sproul |
| D | Chad Ruhwedel |
| G | Frederik Andersen |
| Util | Connor McDavid |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 34.96 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,900 | 5.86 | 0.74 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,700 | 5.14 | 0.67 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,300 | 4.78 | 0.65 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $7,200 | 4.60 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,900 | 5.86 | 0.74 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,700 | 5.14 | 0.67 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,300 | 4.78 | 0.65 |
| Travis Zajac | COL | $3,700 | 2.35 | 0.64 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,100 | 4.40 | 0.62 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $7,400 | 4.31 | 0.58 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,900 | 4.14 | 0.60 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,300 | 3.98 | 0.63 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,100 | 3.96 | 0.65 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,000 | 3.60 | 0.51 |
| Corey Perry | LA | $5,700 | 3.46 | 0.61 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $5,200 | 3.30 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $3,200 | 2.22 | 0.69 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,100 | 3.96 | 0.65 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $4,600 | 2.98 | 0.65 |
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $3,400 | 2.21 | 0.65 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,300 | 3.98 | 0.63 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $5,200 | 3.30 | 0.63 |
| Carl Hagelin | PHI | $4,300 | 2.72 | 0.63 |
| Riley Sheahan | PHI | $3,200 | 2.02 | 0.63 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 4.33 | 0.60 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $5,700 | 3.46 | 0.61 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,500 | 3.09 | 0.56 |
| Cam Fowler | LA | $5,100 | 3.06 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Sproul | TOR | $3,000 | 2.49 | 0.83 |
| Chad Ruhwedel | PHI | $2,800 | 2.08 | 0.74 |
| Andy Greene | COL | $2,900 | 1.88 | 0.65 |
| Sami Vatanen | LA | $4,300 | 2.74 | 0.64 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,200 | 6.11 | 0.75 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,400 | 6.03 | 0.72 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,100 | 5.24 | 0.65 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $6,800 | 4.39 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,200 | 6.11 | 0.75 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,400 | 6.03 | 0.72 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,100 | 5.24 | 0.65 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $6,800 | 4.39 | 0.65 |
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.