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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 | Bryan Rust |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Nick Ritchie |
| D | Dougie Hamilton |
| D | Chad Ruhwedel |
| G | John Gibson |
| Util | Kevin Connauton |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 32.68 |
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 | 5.39 | 0.70 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,300 | 4.73 | 0.65 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,100 | 4.43 | 0.62 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $7,000 | 3.91 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,700 | 5.39 | 0.70 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,300 | 4.73 | 0.65 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,100 | 4.43 | 0.62 |
| Riley Sheahan | PHI | $3,000 | 1.82 | 0.61 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,300 | 4.53 | 0.62 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $7,000 | 4.28 | 0.61 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,800 | 4.11 | 0.60 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,600 | 3.79 | 0.57 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $7,200 | 3.62 | 0.50 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $6,700 | 3.62 | 0.54 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $6,000 | 3.20 | 0.53 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $6,400 | 3.20 | 0.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,300 | 4.53 | 0.62 |
| Nick Ritchie | LA | $3,000 | 1.85 | 0.62 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $7,000 | 4.28 | 0.61 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $3,400 | 2.05 | 0.60 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $5,100 | 3.06 | 0.60 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $3,900 | 2.36 | 0.60 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,800 | 4.11 | 0.60 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | CAR | $4,000 | 2.37 | 0.59 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,100 | 3.75 | 0.61 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,400 | 3.71 | 0.69 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $5,900 | 3.65 | 0.62 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,300 | 3.30 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,400 | 3.71 | 0.69 |
| Chad Ruhwedel | PHI | $2,900 | 1.90 | 0.66 |
| Kevin Connauton | ARZ | $2,900 | 1.88 | 0.65 |
| Niklas Hjalmarsson | ARZ | $2,900 | 1.80 | 0.62 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,100 | 5.63 | 0.69 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,700 | 4.94 | 0.64 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $7,600 | 4.54 | 0.60 |
| Chad Johnson | BUF | $7,500 | 4.40 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,100 | 5.63 | 0.69 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,700 | 4.94 | 0.64 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $7,600 | 4.54 | 0.60 |
| Chad Johnson | BUF | $7,500 | 4.40 | 0.59 |
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.