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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 | Patric Hornqvist |
| W | Filip Forsberg |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| D | Kris Letang |
| D | Jacob Trouba |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Util | Justin Schultz |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 35.84 |
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 | 5.52 | 0.71 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $6,700 | 4.52 | 0.67 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,000 | 4.33 | 0.62 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,200 | 4.03 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,800 | 5.52 | 0.71 |
| Derick Brassard | MTL | $3,400 | 2.33 | 0.68 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $6,700 | 4.52 | 0.67 |
| Ryan Johansen | CGY | $4,900 | 3.25 | 0.66 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,600 | 4.84 | 0.64 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,600 | 4.78 | 0.72 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,100 | 4.52 | 0.74 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $5,900 | 4.36 | 0.74 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,500 | 4.24 | 0.65 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $5,200 | 3.78 | 0.73 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $5,000 | 3.65 | 0.73 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $6,200 | 3.60 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,100 | 4.52 | 0.74 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $5,900 | 4.36 | 0.74 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $5,200 | 3.78 | 0.73 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $5,000 | 3.65 | 0.73 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,600 | 4.78 | 0.72 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,100 | 3.49 | 0.68 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $4,100 | 2.73 | 0.67 |
| Bryan Little | PIT | $3,400 | 2.22 | 0.65 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,800 | 4.14 | 0.71 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,300 | 3.86 | 0.73 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,000 | 3.64 | 0.73 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $4,800 | 3.64 | 0.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $4,800 | 3.64 | 0.76 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,300 | 3.22 | 0.75 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $4,500 | 3.34 | 0.74 |
| Justin Schultz | PHI | $4,100 | 2.98 | 0.73 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,300 | 5.49 | 0.66 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,800 | 4.56 | 0.58 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,800 | 4.46 | 0.57 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,600 | 4.02 | 0.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,300 | 5.49 | 0.66 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,800 | 4.56 | 0.58 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,800 | 4.46 | 0.57 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,600 | 4.02 | 0.53 |
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.