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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 | Matt Cullen |
| C | Evgeni Malkin |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| W | Teddy Blueger |
| W | Jake Guentzel |
| D | Brian Dumoulin |
| D | Kris Letang |
| G | Jordan Binnington |
| Util | Sidney Crosby |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 39.94 |
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 | 5.72 | 0.78 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $6,200 | 5.23 | 0.84 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $7,100 | 4.80 | 0.68 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,700 | 4.74 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Cullen | PHI | $2,800 | 2.37 | 0.85 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $6,200 | 5.23 | 0.84 |
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $5,300 | 4.18 | 0.79 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,300 | 5.72 | 0.78 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $6,600 | 6.32 | 0.96 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 5.54 | 0.69 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,400 | 5.31 | 0.83 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $7,200 | 4.34 | 0.60 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $6,300 | 4.18 | 0.66 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $5,500 | 4.05 | 0.74 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,400 | 3.98 | 0.62 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $5,500 | 3.81 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $6,600 | 6.32 | 0.96 |
| Teddy Blueger | PHI | $2,700 | 2.30 | 0.85 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,400 | 5.31 | 0.83 |
| Jesper Bratt | COL | $3,400 | 2.76 | 0.81 |
| Zach Aston-Reese | PHI | $3,200 | 2.41 | 0.75 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $5,500 | 4.05 | 0.74 |
| Jakub Vrana | DAL | $4,300 | 3.14 | 0.73 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $5,200 | 3.79 | 0.73 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,500 | 4.89 | 0.75 |
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $5,900 | 3.93 | 0.67 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,100 | 3.74 | 0.61 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,600 | 3.59 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,500 | 4.89 | 0.75 |
| Fredrik Claesson | NYI | $2,500 | 1.87 | 0.75 |
| Brian Dumoulin | PHI | $3,500 | 2.58 | 0.74 |
| Travis Sanheim | NYR | $4,200 | 3.08 | 0.73 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,700 | 5.22 | 0.68 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,300 | 5.02 | 0.60 |
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $8,000 | 4.96 | 0.62 |
| Carter Hart | NYR | $7,700 | 4.41 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,700 | 5.22 | 0.68 |
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $8,000 | 4.96 | 0.62 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,300 | 5.02 | 0.60 |
| Carter Hart | NYR | $7,700 | 4.41 | 0.57 |
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.