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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 Couturier |
| C | Sidney Crosby |
| W | Jake Guentzel |
| W | Bryan Rust |
| W | Dominik Simon |
| D | Kris Letang |
| D | Travis Sanheim |
| G | Laurent Brossoit |
| Util | James van Riemsdyk |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 36.28 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,300 | 5.19 | 0.71 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,100 | 4.55 | 0.64 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $5,200 | 4.27 | 0.82 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $6,500 | 4.19 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $5,200 | 4.27 | 0.82 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,300 | 5.19 | 0.71 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $6,500 | 4.19 | 0.64 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,100 | 4.55 | 0.64 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,400 | 5.20 | 0.81 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 4.83 | 0.67 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,300 | 4.11 | 0.65 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $6,000 | 3.92 | 0.65 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $6,100 | 3.54 | 0.58 |
| Blake Coleman | COL | $5,700 | 3.49 | 0.61 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $6,700 | 3.47 | 0.52 |
| James van Riemsdyk | NYR | $4,900 | 3.44 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,400 | 5.20 | 0.81 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $4,600 | 3.40 | 0.74 |
| Dominik Simon | PHI | $3,700 | 2.60 | 0.70 |
| James van Riemsdyk | NYR | $4,900 | 3.44 | 0.70 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 4.83 | 0.67 |
| Tanner Pearson | PHI | $3,700 | 2.43 | 0.66 |
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $2,900 | 1.92 | 0.66 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $6,000 | 3.92 | 0.65 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,100 | 4.44 | 0.73 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $5,200 | 3.17 | 0.61 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,100 | 3.04 | 0.60 |
| Andy Greene | COL | $4,900 | 2.67 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,100 | 4.44 | 0.73 |
| Travis Sanheim | NYR | $3,600 | 2.49 | 0.69 |
| Olli Maatta | PHI | $3,500 | 2.39 | 0.68 |
| Jack Johnson | PHI | $2,900 | 1.84 | 0.63 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,300 | 5.44 | 0.65 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $7,900 | 5.25 | 0.66 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,100 | 2.10 | 0.30 |
| Carter Hart | NYR | $7,400 | 2.07 | 0.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $7,900 | 5.25 | 0.66 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,300 | 5.44 | 0.65 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,100 | 2.10 | 0.30 |
| Carter Hart | NYR | $7,400 | 2.07 | 0.28 |
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.