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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 | Sidney Crosby |
| W | Paul Byron |
| W | Andrew Shaw |
| W | Phil Kessel |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| D | Jordie Benn |
| G | Cam Ward |
| Util | Patric Hornqvist |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 36.25 |
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 | 5.60 | 0.71 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,100 | 4.97 | 0.70 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,800 | 4.87 | 0.62 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,000 | 4.60 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,900 | 5.60 | 0.71 |
| Radek Faksa | SJ | $3,800 | 2.71 | 0.71 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,100 | 4.97 | 0.70 |
| David Krejci | BOS | $4,100 | 2.88 | 0.70 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,800 | 5.06 | 0.65 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,200 | 4.93 | 0.68 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,300 | 4.78 | 0.65 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,700 | 4.75 | 0.71 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,400 | 4.50 | 0.61 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,900 | 4.23 | 0.61 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,000 | 4.05 | 0.58 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $6,400 | 3.74 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Byron | CAR | $3,600 | 2.85 | 0.79 |
| Andrew Shaw | CAR | $4,000 | 3.00 | 0.75 |
| Nikolay Goldobin | WPG | $3,100 | 2.23 | 0.72 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,700 | 4.75 | 0.71 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $3,600 | 2.56 | 0.71 |
| Alex Killorn | DET | $3,400 | 2.41 | 0.71 |
| Alex Galchenyuk | CAR | $4,800 | 3.35 | 0.70 |
| Loui Eriksson | WPG | $3,400 | 2.39 | 0.70 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,100 | 4.26 | 0.70 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,500 | 4.14 | 0.64 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,200 | 4.09 | 0.66 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,400 | 4.02 | 0.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,000 | 2.55 | 0.85 |
| Jordie Benn | CAR | $3,200 | 2.50 | 0.78 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,400 | 4.02 | 0.74 |
| Alec Martinez | VAN | $3,900 | 2.83 | 0.73 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | VAN | $7,900 | 5.65 | 0.71 |
| Tristan Jarry | PHI | $7,700 | 5.28 | 0.69 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $7,900 | 5.28 | 0.67 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,800 | 5.21 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | WSH | $7,100 | 5.10 | 0.72 |
| Darcy Kuemper | VAN | $7,900 | 5.65 | 0.71 |
| Scott Wedgewood | ARZ | $6,900 | 4.80 | 0.70 |
| Tristan Jarry | PHI | $7,700 | 5.28 | 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.