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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 | Sidney Crosby |
| C | Jack Eichel |
| W | Jonathan Marchessault |
| W | Jake Virtanen |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| D | Stephen Johns |
| D | Adam Larsson |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Util | Jeff Skinner |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 35.78 |
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 | 5.19 | 0.66 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,000 | 4.87 | 0.70 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,600 | 4.80 | 0.63 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,100 | 4.71 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radek Faksa | SJ | $3,300 | 2.39 | 0.72 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,000 | 4.87 | 0.70 |
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $3,400 | 2.38 | 0.70 |
| Brock Nelson | NJ | $4,000 | 2.78 | 0.69 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,800 | 4.99 | 0.64 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,400 | 4.41 | 0.60 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,700 | 4.23 | 0.74 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,100 | 4.12 | 0.58 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,200 | 4.10 | 0.57 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $7,000 | 4.08 | 0.58 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,200 | 4.05 | 0.65 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,400 | 3.97 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Virtanen | WPG | $3,000 | 2.28 | 0.76 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,700 | 4.23 | 0.74 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $3,900 | 2.86 | 0.73 |
| Paul Byron | CAR | $3,700 | 2.63 | 0.71 |
| Derek Dorsett | WPG | $3,300 | 2.35 | 0.71 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $5,000 | 3.49 | 0.70 |
| Cal Clutterbuck | NJ | $2,900 | 2.02 | 0.70 |
| Denis Malgin | CHI | $2,500 | 1.74 | 0.70 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,300 | 4.54 | 0.62 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,000 | 4.27 | 0.71 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,400 | 4.08 | 0.64 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,900 | 3.65 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Johns | SJ | $3,200 | 2.52 | 0.79 |
| Adam Larsson | ANA | $3,100 | 2.34 | 0.75 |
| Justin Schultz | PHI | $3,800 | 2.80 | 0.74 |
| Johnny Boychuk | NJ | $3,900 | 2.79 | 0.72 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,800 | 5.59 | 0.72 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,200 | 5.55 | 0.68 |
| Mike Condon | MTL | $7,100 | 5.51 | 0.78 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,000 | 5.49 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Condon | MTL | $7,100 | 5.51 | 0.78 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,800 | 5.59 | 0.72 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,500 | 5.17 | 0.69 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,200 | 4.97 | 0.69 |
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.