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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 | Patric Hornqvist |
| W | Joel Armia |
| W | Phil Kessel |
| D | Jacob Trouba |
| D | Jamie Oleksiak |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Util | Derick Brassard |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 34.9 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,200 | 5.10 | 0.71 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,100 | 5.07 | 0.71 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,400 | 4.27 | 0.67 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $6,600 | 4.11 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,200 | 5.10 | 0.71 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,100 | 5.07 | 0.71 |
| Derick Brassard | MTL | $4,300 | 3.02 | 0.70 |
| Jeff Carter | VAN | $5,800 | 3.99 | 0.69 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,400 | 4.53 | 0.71 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,600 | 4.51 | 0.68 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,700 | 4.40 | 0.66 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,200 | 4.26 | 0.69 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,000 | 4.06 | 0.58 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $6,000 | 3.54 | 0.59 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $5,600 | 3.39 | 0.60 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,500 | 3.33 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,400 | 4.53 | 0.71 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,200 | 4.26 | 0.69 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,600 | 4.51 | 0.68 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,700 | 4.40 | 0.66 |
| Conor Sheary | PHI | $3,900 | 2.42 | 0.62 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,500 | 3.33 | 0.61 |
| Jason Zucker | NSH | $5,200 | 3.17 | 0.61 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $5,600 | 3.39 | 0.60 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,400 | 3.85 | 0.71 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,600 | 3.57 | 0.64 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $5,100 | 3.50 | 0.69 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,300 | 3.46 | 0.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,300 | 3.46 | 0.80 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,400 | 3.85 | 0.71 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $5,100 | 3.50 | 0.69 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,200 | 3.44 | 0.66 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,500 | 5.85 | 0.69 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,000 | 5.23 | 0.65 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $7,400 | 4.48 | 0.60 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,100 | 4.07 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,500 | 5.85 | 0.69 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,000 | 5.23 | 0.65 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $7,400 | 4.48 | 0.60 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,100 | 4.07 | 0.57 |
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.