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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 | Brock Nelson |
| W | Artturi Lehkonen |
| W | Patrik Berglund |
| W | Jaden Schwartz |
| D | Jacob Trouba |
| D | Roman Josi |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Util | Brad Marchand |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 35.5 |
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 | 5.55 | 0.71 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,400 | 4.65 | 0.63 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,300 | 4.59 | 0.63 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,900 | 4.50 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,800 | 5.55 | 0.71 |
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $3,200 | 2.26 | 0.71 |
| Brock Nelson | NJ | $3,200 | 2.26 | 0.70 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $3,500 | 2.45 | 0.70 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 5.29 | 0.67 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,200 | 5.09 | 0.71 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,400 | 4.65 | 0.63 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,800 | 4.44 | 0.65 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,900 | 4.21 | 0.61 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $6,600 | 4.19 | 0.63 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,000 | 4.18 | 0.60 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $6,700 | 3.92 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artturi Lehkonen | CAR | $3,400 | 2.48 | 0.73 |
| Patrik Berglund | EDM | $3,000 | 2.18 | 0.73 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,200 | 5.09 | 0.71 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $5,300 | 3.59 | 0.68 |
| Darren Helm | TOR | $2,900 | 1.97 | 0.68 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 5.29 | 0.67 |
| Scott Hartnell | CGY | $3,000 | 2.01 | 0.67 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | TOR | $3,000 | 1.97 | 0.66 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,400 | 4.43 | 0.69 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $6,200 | 4.01 | 0.65 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,600 | 3.86 | 0.69 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,300 | 3.71 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,100 | 3.60 | 0.71 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,400 | 4.43 | 0.69 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,600 | 3.86 | 0.69 |
| Joel Edmundson | EDM | $3,200 | 2.22 | 0.69 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,400 | 6.32 | 0.75 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,200 | 5.83 | 0.71 |
| Curtis McElhinney | OTT | $8,100 | 5.48 | 0.68 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,500 | 5.39 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,400 | 6.32 | 0.75 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,200 | 5.83 | 0.71 |
| Curtis McElhinney | OTT | $8,100 | 5.48 | 0.68 |
| Philipp Grubauer | DAL | $7,500 | 5.06 | 0.67 |
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.