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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 | Andrew Copp |
| C | Sidney Crosby |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| W | Filip Forsberg |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| D | Jacob Trouba |
| D | Kris Letang |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Util | Brian Dumoulin |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 36.44 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,800 | 5.54 | 0.71 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $6,700 | 4.70 | 0.70 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,100 | 4.16 | 0.59 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,200 | 4.03 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,800 | 5.54 | 0.71 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $6,700 | 4.70 | 0.70 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,200 | 4.03 | 0.65 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $5,500 | 3.49 | 0.63 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,500 | 5.26 | 0.70 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,900 | 4.74 | 0.80 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,400 | 4.74 | 0.74 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,000 | 4.61 | 0.77 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,300 | 4.00 | 0.63 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $5,300 | 3.81 | 0.72 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $6,100 | 3.61 | 0.59 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $5,600 | 3.54 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,900 | 4.74 | 0.80 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,000 | 4.61 | 0.77 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,400 | 4.74 | 0.74 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $5,300 | 3.81 | 0.72 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,500 | 5.26 | 0.70 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,000 | 3.31 | 0.66 |
| Bryan Little | PIT | $3,600 | 2.39 | 0.66 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $4,300 | 2.79 | 0.65 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,600 | 4.09 | 0.73 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,500 | 3.82 | 0.69 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $5,100 | 3.75 | 0.74 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,200 | 3.73 | 0.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,300 | 3.40 | 0.79 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $5,100 | 3.75 | 0.74 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $4,600 | 3.42 | 0.74 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,600 | 4.09 | 0.73 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 5.64 | 0.69 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,700 | 4.78 | 0.62 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,800 | 4.62 | 0.59 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,600 | 4.21 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 5.64 | 0.69 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,700 | 4.78 | 0.62 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,800 | 4.62 | 0.59 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,600 | 4.21 | 0.55 |
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.