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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 | Dylan Larkin |
| C | Brad Richardson |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Tomas Nosek |
| W | Tanner Pearson |
| D | Kris Letang |
| D | Roman Polak |
| G | Casey DeSmith |
| Util | Sidney Crosby |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 36.26 |
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 | 5.73 | 0.72 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,200 | 5.37 | 0.65 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $12,000 | 4.96 | 0.41 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,400 | 4.82 | 0.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,400 | 4.82 | 0.75 |
| Brad Richardson | ARZ | $3,900 | 2.84 | 0.73 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,900 | 5.73 | 0.72 |
| Adam Henrique | LA | $3,600 | 2.52 | 0.70 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,100 | 5.83 | 0.72 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $11,000 | 5.37 | 0.49 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,000 | 5.25 | 0.66 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,900 | 4.70 | 0.68 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,100 | 4.42 | 0.62 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,400 | 4.42 | 0.69 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,400 | 4.35 | 0.59 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,800 | 4.24 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,100 | 5.83 | 0.72 |
| Tanner Pearson | PHI | $3,400 | 2.37 | 0.70 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,400 | 4.42 | 0.69 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,900 | 4.70 | 0.68 |
| Gustav Nyquist | TOR | $5,200 | 3.48 | 0.67 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $5,700 | 3.76 | 0.66 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,000 | 5.25 | 0.66 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $5,000 | 3.32 | 0.66 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,400 | 5.06 | 0.79 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,300 | 3.88 | 0.62 |
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $5,300 | 3.45 | 0.65 |
| Michal Kempny | DAL | $4,800 | 3.21 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,400 | 5.06 | 0.79 |
| Brandon Montour | LA | $4,500 | 3.05 | 0.68 |
| Michal Kempny | DAL | $4,800 | 3.21 | 0.67 |
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $5,300 | 3.45 | 0.65 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $8,100 | 5.90 | 0.73 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,100 | 4.65 | 0.57 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 4.61 | 0.58 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $8,200 | 4.00 | 0.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $8,100 | 5.90 | 0.73 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 4.61 | 0.58 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,100 | 4.65 | 0.57 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,400 | 3.77 | 0.51 |
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.