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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 | Sean Monahan |
| C | Dylan Larkin |
| W | Johnny Gaudreau |
| W | Tage Thompson |
| W | Michael Frolik |
| D | Kris Letang |
| D | Jacob Trouba |
| G | Curtis McElhinney |
| Util | Tanner Pearson |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 36.75 |
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 | 5.47 | 0.69 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,400 | 5.41 | 0.73 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,300 | 5.19 | 0.71 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,200 | 4.92 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,400 | 5.41 | 0.73 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $6,500 | 4.67 | 0.72 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,300 | 5.19 | 0.71 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $6,200 | 4.39 | 0.71 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,000 | 6.35 | 0.79 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,300 | 4.81 | 0.66 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $7,000 | 4.65 | 0.66 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,500 | 4.20 | 0.65 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,300 | 4.13 | 0.65 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,200 | 4.11 | 0.66 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,800 | 3.72 | 0.55 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $5,900 | 3.61 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $8,000 | 6.35 | 0.79 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $2,600 | 1.97 | 0.76 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $5,000 | 3.54 | 0.71 |
| Brandon Tanev | PIT | $3,500 | 2.46 | 0.70 |
| Tanner Pearson | PHI | $3,400 | 2.36 | 0.69 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $3,800 | 2.61 | 0.69 |
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $3,100 | 2.14 | 0.69 |
| Gustav Nyquist | TOR | $5,100 | 3.49 | 0.68 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,300 | 4.69 | 0.74 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,400 | 4.55 | 0.71 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $5,500 | 3.65 | 0.66 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,900 | 3.47 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,300 | 4.69 | 0.74 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,900 | 3.47 | 0.71 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,400 | 4.55 | 0.71 |
| Calvin de Haan | WSH | $3,000 | 2.07 | 0.69 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $7,000 | 5.22 | 0.75 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $7,900 | 5.19 | 0.66 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,300 | 4.86 | 0.59 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $8,400 | 4.40 | 0.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $7,000 | 5.22 | 0.75 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $7,900 | 5.19 | 0.66 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,300 | 4.86 | 0.59 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $8,400 | 4.40 | 0.52 |
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.