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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 | Brett Ritchie |
| W | Andrew Cogliano |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| D | Alex Pietrangelo |
| D | Dustin Byfuglien |
| G | John Gibson |
| Util | Chad Ruhwedel |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 34 |
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 | 5.46 | 0.69 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,100 | 4.88 | 0.69 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,600 | 4.73 | 0.62 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,300 | 4.02 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,900 | 5.46 | 0.69 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,100 | 4.88 | 0.69 |
| Nico Hischier | COL | $4,500 | 2.93 | 0.65 |
| Adam Lowry | PIT | $3,000 | 1.91 | 0.64 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,700 | 4.47 | 0.67 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,300 | 4.46 | 0.61 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $7,100 | 4.28 | 0.60 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,200 | 4.22 | 0.59 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $6,600 | 4.17 | 0.63 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,000 | 4.10 | 0.59 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,900 | 3.94 | 0.57 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,500 | 3.82 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Ritchie | SJ | $3,000 | 2.05 | 0.68 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,700 | 4.47 | 0.67 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $3,400 | 2.22 | 0.65 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $4,400 | 2.81 | 0.64 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $6,600 | 4.17 | 0.63 |
| Jason Pominville | BUF | $3,300 | 2.06 | 0.62 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,300 | 4.46 | 0.61 |
| Michael Grabner | NYI | $3,800 | 2.30 | 0.61 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,900 | 4.18 | 0.71 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $5,600 | 3.53 | 0.63 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,400 | 3.50 | 0.65 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,300 | 3.29 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,900 | 4.18 | 0.71 |
| Andy Greene | COL | $3,000 | 2.00 | 0.67 |
| Chad Ruhwedel | PHI | $2,900 | 1.95 | 0.67 |
| Greg Pateryn | SJ | $3,100 | 2.02 | 0.65 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,300 | 5.50 | 0.66 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,100 | 5.31 | 0.65 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,600 | 5.29 | 0.70 |
| Antti Niemi | CHI | $7,200 | 4.44 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $7,600 | 5.29 | 0.70 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,300 | 5.50 | 0.66 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,100 | 5.31 | 0.65 |
| Antti Niemi | CHI | $7,200 | 4.44 | 0.62 |
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.