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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 | Sidney Crosby |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Calle Jarnkrok |
| W | Mikko Rantanen |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| D | Mark Barberio |
| D | Roman Josi |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Util | Travis Konecny |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 34.39 |
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 | 5.23 | 0.68 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,500 | 5.12 | 0.68 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,100 | 3.23 | 0.45 |
| Ryan Johansen | CGY | $5,200 | 3.12 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,700 | 5.23 | 0.68 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,500 | 5.12 | 0.68 |
| Derick Brassard | MTL | $4,000 | 2.58 | 0.64 |
| Ryan Johansen | CGY | $5,200 | 3.12 | 0.60 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,700 | 4.46 | 0.67 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,000 | 4.04 | 0.67 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,200 | 3.98 | 0.64 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,400 | 3.98 | 0.62 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,800 | 3.69 | 0.54 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $5,600 | 3.58 | 0.64 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $5,300 | 3.49 | 0.66 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $4,800 | 3.48 | 0.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calle Jarnkrok | CGY | $3,000 | 2.21 | 0.74 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $4,800 | 3.48 | 0.73 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,000 | 4.04 | 0.67 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,700 | 4.46 | 0.67 |
| Travis Konecny | NYR | $3,900 | 2.61 | 0.67 |
| Conor Sheary | PHI | $3,500 | 2.33 | 0.66 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $5,300 | 3.49 | 0.66 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $5,600 | 3.58 | 0.64 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,900 | 4.11 | 0.70 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,000 | 3.50 | 0.70 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $5,600 | 3.42 | 0.61 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,200 | 3.27 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Barberio | FLA | $3,000 | 2.34 | 0.78 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,900 | 4.11 | 0.70 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,000 | 3.50 | 0.70 |
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $4,500 | 3.04 | 0.68 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,000 | 5.25 | 0.66 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,300 | 5.20 | 0.63 |
| Michal Neuvirth | NYR | $7,000 | 3.36 | 0.48 |
| Andrew Hammond | MTL | $7,500 | 2.79 | 0.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,000 | 5.25 | 0.66 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,300 | 5.20 | 0.63 |
| Michal Neuvirth | NYR | $7,000 | 3.36 | 0.48 |
| Andrew Hammond | MTL | $7,500 | 2.79 | 0.37 |
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.