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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 | Sebastian Aho |
| C | Evgeni Malkin |
| W | Artemi Panarin |
| W | Charlie Coyle |
| W | Carl Hagelin |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Tuukka Rask |
| Util | Sidney Crosby |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 37.08 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,400 | 5.65 | 0.76 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,300 | 5.06 | 0.69 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,500 | 5.04 | 0.67 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,400 | 4.25 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $2,900 | 2.26 | 0.78 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $2,900 | 2.26 | 0.78 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,400 | 5.65 | 0.76 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,300 | 5.06 | 0.69 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,300 | 4.74 | 0.65 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,800 | 4.66 | 0.60 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,400 | 4.62 | 0.62 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 4.59 | 0.60 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,100 | 4.42 | 0.62 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,000 | 4.23 | 0.60 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,300 | 3.98 | 0.63 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $6,100 | 3.93 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Hagelin | PHI | $3,600 | 2.49 | 0.69 |
| Charlie Coyle | NSH | $4,000 | 2.67 | 0.67 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $3,700 | 2.49 | 0.67 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $4,100 | 2.71 | 0.66 |
| Joel Armia | PIT | $3,300 | 2.18 | 0.66 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | CGY | $3,200 | 2.11 | 0.66 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,300 | 4.74 | 0.65 |
| David Backes | BOS | $4,600 | 2.97 | 0.65 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 5.50 | 0.75 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,400 | 4.27 | 0.67 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,000 | 3.84 | 0.64 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $6,100 | 3.79 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $2,900 | 2.26 | 0.78 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $2,900 | 2.26 | 0.78 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 5.50 | 0.75 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,400 | 4.27 | 0.67 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,200 | 7.21 | 0.88 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,300 | 7.14 | 0.86 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,100 | 6.74 | 0.83 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 6.27 | 0.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,200 | 7.21 | 0.88 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,300 | 7.14 | 0.86 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,100 | 6.74 | 0.83 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 6.27 | 0.78 |
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.