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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 | Kevin Hayes |
| C | Sidney Crosby |
| W | Reilly Smith |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| D | Justin Braun |
| D | Brett Pesce |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Util | Luca Sbisa |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 31.71 |
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 | 4.82 | 0.64 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,100 | 4.45 | 0.63 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $6,600 | 3.59 | 0.54 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $6,900 | 3.54 | 0.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $3,900 | 2.80 | 0.72 |
| Brandon Sutter | WPG | $3,000 | 2.06 | 0.69 |
| Sam Gagner | WPG | $2,800 | 1.83 | 0.65 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,500 | 4.82 | 0.64 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,300 | 4.34 | 0.59 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $6,700 | 4.18 | 0.62 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,200 | 3.98 | 0.55 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,800 | 3.41 | 0.50 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,300 | 3.40 | 0.54 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $6,400 | 3.37 | 0.53 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $6,500 | 3.28 | 0.50 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $5,500 | 3.21 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $4,400 | 3.06 | 0.69 |
| Ryan Carpenter | ATL | $3,200 | 2.22 | 0.69 |
| Mikkel Boedker | ATL | $3,700 | 2.51 | 0.68 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $4,000 | 2.69 | 0.67 |
| Alexander Steen | EDM | $4,700 | 3.11 | 0.66 |
| Patrik Berglund | EDM | $3,300 | 2.11 | 0.64 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $6,700 | 4.18 | 0.62 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $3,800 | 2.36 | 0.62 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 4.27 | 0.58 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $5,800 | 3.26 | 0.56 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,200 | 3.19 | 0.61 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,500 | 3.14 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Braun | ATL | $3,400 | 2.40 | 0.70 |
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $3,100 | 2.17 | 0.70 |
| Erik Gudbranson | WPG | $2,800 | 1.95 | 0.69 |
| Jay Bouwmeester | EDM | $2,900 | 1.97 | 0.68 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,900 | 4.80 | 0.61 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,400 | 4.59 | 0.62 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,700 | 4.57 | 0.59 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,300 | 4.50 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,400 | 4.59 | 0.62 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,900 | 4.80 | 0.61 |
| Cam Ward | WSH | $7,200 | 4.32 | 0.60 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,700 | 4.57 | 0.59 |
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.