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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 | Nicklas Backstrom |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| W | Ryan Hartman |
| W | Filip Forsberg |
| D | Ryan Ellis |
| D | Kris Letang |
| G | Braden Holtby |
| Util | Jacob Trouba |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 35.79 |
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 | 5.93 | 0.76 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $6,800 | 4.26 | 0.63 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $5,600 | 4.13 | 0.74 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,100 | 4.10 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,800 | 5.93 | 0.76 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $5,600 | 4.13 | 0.74 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,100 | 4.10 | 0.67 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $6,800 | 4.26 | 0.63 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,500 | 5.12 | 0.68 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,100 | 4.46 | 0.73 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,900 | 4.43 | 0.75 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,400 | 4.33 | 0.68 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,600 | 3.95 | 0.60 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $5,400 | 3.86 | 0.71 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $6,200 | 3.51 | 0.57 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $5,200 | 3.38 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,900 | 4.43 | 0.75 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,100 | 4.46 | 0.73 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $5,400 | 3.86 | 0.71 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,500 | 5.12 | 0.68 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,400 | 4.33 | 0.68 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $5,200 | 3.38 | 0.65 |
| Conor Sheary | PHI | $3,200 | 2.02 | 0.63 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $4,200 | 2.62 | 0.62 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,400 | 3.86 | 0.71 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,700 | 3.80 | 0.67 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,100 | 3.63 | 0.71 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $5,000 | 3.60 | 0.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $4,500 | 3.37 | 0.75 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,300 | 3.13 | 0.73 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $5,000 | 3.60 | 0.72 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,400 | 3.86 | 0.71 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 5.04 | 0.63 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,700 | 5.00 | 0.65 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,100 | 4.90 | 0.60 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,600 | 4.57 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,700 | 5.00 | 0.65 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 5.04 | 0.63 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,100 | 4.90 | 0.60 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,600 | 4.57 | 0.60 |
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.