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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 | Casey Cizikas |
| C | Sidney Crosby |
| W | Mathieu Joseph |
| W | Timo Meier |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| D | Braydon Coburn |
| D | Dan Girardi |
| G | Louis Domingue |
| Util | Brayden Point |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 39.78 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,900 | 6.54 | 0.83 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $7,100 | 5.46 | 0.77 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $6,900 | 5.23 | 0.76 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,200 | 4.73 | 0.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Cizikas | NJ | $2,900 | 2.61 | 0.90 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,900 | 6.54 | 0.83 |
| Cedric Paquette | DET | $2,700 | 2.12 | 0.79 |
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $4,200 | 3.26 | 0.78 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,700 | 5.79 | 0.75 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,500 | 5.59 | 0.86 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,400 | 4.84 | 0.76 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,300 | 4.71 | 0.65 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,000 | 4.61 | 0.66 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $6,100 | 4.49 | 0.74 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,900 | 4.26 | 0.72 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,700 | 4.16 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathieu Joseph | DET | $2,800 | 2.68 | 0.96 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,500 | 5.59 | 0.86 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | NJ | $3,300 | 2.57 | 0.78 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,400 | 4.84 | 0.76 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $4,800 | 3.63 | 0.76 |
| Alex Killorn | DET | $3,800 | 2.88 | 0.76 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,700 | 5.79 | 0.75 |
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $4,400 | 3.29 | 0.75 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,700 | 4.44 | 0.66 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $6,200 | 4.15 | 0.67 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $5,900 | 3.87 | 0.66 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,700 | 3.71 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Hickey | NJ | $2,700 | 2.11 | 0.78 |
| Dan Girardi | DET | $3,600 | 2.68 | 0.74 |
| Braydon Coburn | DET | $3,100 | 2.20 | 0.71 |
| Fredrik Claesson | NYI | $2,900 | 2.00 | 0.69 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Domingue | DET | $8,300 | 6.23 | 0.75 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $7,800 | 5.75 | 0.74 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,000 | 4.71 | 0.59 |
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $7,600 | 3.72 | 0.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Domingue | DET | $8,300 | 6.23 | 0.75 |
| Jimmy Howard | TOR | $7,800 | 5.75 | 0.74 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,000 | 4.71 | 0.59 |
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $7,600 | 3.72 | 0.49 |
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.