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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 | Derick Brassard |
| C | Sidney Crosby |
| W | Brandon Tanev |
| W | Claude Giroux |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| D | Jacob Trouba |
| D | Dustin Byfuglien |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Util | Mikko Koivu |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 34.92 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,700 | 5.45 | 0.71 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,500 | 5.04 | 0.67 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $6,800 | 4.00 | 0.59 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,300 | 3.97 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derick Brassard | MTL | $4,100 | 2.95 | 0.72 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,700 | 5.45 | 0.71 |
| Mikko Koivu | NSH | $3,600 | 2.52 | 0.70 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,500 | 5.04 | 0.67 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,800 | 4.54 | 0.67 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,600 | 4.47 | 0.68 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,500 | 4.34 | 0.67 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $6,900 | 4.15 | 0.60 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,300 | 4.12 | 0.65 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,700 | 3.53 | 0.62 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,400 | 3.34 | 0.62 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $5,800 | 3.26 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Tanev | PIT | $2,800 | 2.16 | 0.77 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,600 | 4.47 | 0.68 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,800 | 4.54 | 0.67 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,500 | 4.34 | 0.67 |
| Tanner Pearson | VAN | $3,700 | 2.48 | 0.67 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,300 | 4.12 | 0.65 |
| Conor Sheary | PHI | $3,900 | 2.45 | 0.63 |
| Charlie Coyle | NSH | $3,400 | 2.10 | 0.62 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,800 | 3.84 | 0.66 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $5,400 | 3.56 | 0.66 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,600 | 3.55 | 0.63 |
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $5,000 | 3.25 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,100 | 3.18 | 0.77 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,800 | 3.84 | 0.66 |
| Justin Schultz | PHI | $4,200 | 2.78 | 0.66 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $5,400 | 3.56 | 0.66 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,500 | 5.94 | 0.70 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,300 | 5.39 | 0.65 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $7,500 | 4.42 | 0.59 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,100 | 4.06 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,500 | 5.94 | 0.70 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,300 | 5.39 | 0.65 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $7,500 | 4.42 | 0.59 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,100 | 4.06 | 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.