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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 | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | Max McCormick |
| W | Michael Frolik |
| W | Matthew Tkachuk |
| D | Dougie Hamilton |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| G | Juuse Saros |
| Util | Carl Hagelin |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 35.91 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,500 | 5.45 | 0.73 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,600 | 5.23 | 0.69 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,400 | 5.14 | 0.69 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,100 | 4.72 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,500 | 5.45 | 0.73 |
| Travis Zajac | COL | $3,200 | 2.24 | 0.70 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,600 | 5.23 | 0.69 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,400 | 5.14 | 0.69 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 5.32 | 0.69 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,800 | 5.10 | 0.65 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $6,900 | 4.78 | 0.69 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,200 | 4.76 | 0.66 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,500 | 4.19 | 0.64 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,000 | 4.11 | 0.59 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $6,800 | 4.10 | 0.60 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $6,500 | 3.95 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max McCormick | MTL | $2,800 | 2.10 | 0.75 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $3,900 | 2.86 | 0.73 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $5,100 | 3.65 | 0.72 |
| Alex Killorn | DET | $4,500 | 3.16 | 0.70 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 5.32 | 0.69 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $6,900 | 4.78 | 0.69 |
| Carl Hagelin | PHI | $3,700 | 2.52 | 0.68 |
| Andre Burakovsky | DAL | $3,300 | 2.20 | 0.67 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,100 | 4.34 | 0.71 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,300 | 4.10 | 0.65 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,900 | 4.07 | 0.69 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,000 | 3.83 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,000 | 3.64 | 0.73 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,100 | 4.34 | 0.71 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,900 | 4.07 | 0.69 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $4,900 | 3.31 | 0.68 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,200 | 6.12 | 0.75 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,300 | 6.07 | 0.73 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,400 | 5.97 | 0.71 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,000 | 5.33 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,200 | 6.12 | 0.75 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,300 | 6.07 | 0.73 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,400 | 5.97 | 0.71 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,800 | 5.21 | 0.67 |
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.