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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 | Evgeni Malkin |
| C | Adam Henrique |
| W | Antoine Roussel |
| W | Tyler Johnson |
| W | Phil Kessel |
| D | Zach Werenski |
| D | Esa Lindell |
| G | Sergei Bobrovsky |
| Util | Blake Wheeler |
| Salary | $48,900 |
| Expected Points | 35.17 |
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 | 4.95 | 0.63 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,700 | 4.85 | 0.63 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,800 | 4.84 | 0.62 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $6,900 | 4.77 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radek Faksa | SJ | $3,900 | 2.89 | 0.74 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $6,900 | 4.77 | 0.69 |
| Adam Henrique | COL | $4,200 | 2.92 | 0.69 |
| Patrik Berglund | EDM | $3,500 | 2.42 | 0.69 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,300 | 5.05 | 0.69 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,200 | 4.94 | 0.69 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,700 | 4.89 | 0.64 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,700 | 4.18 | 0.62 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $5,600 | 3.79 | 0.68 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $7,000 | 3.70 | 0.53 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,100 | 3.66 | 0.72 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,600 | 3.60 | 0.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Johnson | DET | $3,800 | 2.84 | 0.75 |
| Antoine Roussel | SJ | $3,000 | 2.26 | 0.75 |
| Nick Ritchie | LA | $3,200 | 2.37 | 0.74 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,100 | 3.66 | 0.72 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $3,500 | 2.53 | 0.72 |
| Alex Killorn | DET | $3,500 | 2.50 | 0.71 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,100 | 2.86 | 0.70 |
| Loui Eriksson | WPG | $3,400 | 2.38 | 0.70 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,900 | 4.19 | 0.71 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,800 | 3.80 | 0.65 |
| Zach Werenski | TB | $4,900 | 3.77 | 0.77 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,000 | 3.53 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | TB | $4,900 | 3.77 | 0.77 |
| Esa Lindell | SJ | $3,700 | 2.77 | 0.75 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,900 | 4.19 | 0.71 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $4,600 | 3.29 | 0.71 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,900 | 5.85 | 0.74 |
| Tristan Jarry | PHI | $7,700 | 5.82 | 0.76 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,200 | 5.68 | 0.69 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,300 | 5.40 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Jarry | PHI | $7,700 | 5.82 | 0.76 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,900 | 5.85 | 0.74 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,400 | 5.19 | 0.70 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,200 | 5.68 | 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.