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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 | Colton Sceviour |
| C | Sidney Crosby |
| W | Jason Pominville |
| W | Elias Lindholm |
| W | Mark Stone |
| D | Roman Josi |
| D | Travis Hamonic |
| G | Jaroslav Halak |
| Util | Auston Matthews |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 44.15 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,100 | 7.16 | 0.88 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,900 | 6.98 | 0.88 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,600 | 6.35 | 0.84 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $8,100 | 5.69 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $2,600 | 2.60 | 1.00 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | TB | $5,400 | 4.81 | 0.89 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,100 | 7.16 | 0.88 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,900 | 6.98 | 0.88 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,000 | 6.19 | 0.88 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,200 | 5.97 | 0.83 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,500 | 5.78 | 0.77 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,300 | 5.66 | 0.78 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,100 | 5.60 | 0.79 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,000 | 5.52 | 0.92 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $5,900 | 5.50 | 0.93 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,900 | 5.31 | 0.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Pominville | BUF | $3,200 | 3.46 | 1.08 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $5,900 | 5.50 | 0.93 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,000 | 5.52 | 0.92 |
| Mathieu Joseph | DET | $2,900 | 2.63 | 0.91 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | CHI | $5,600 | 4.95 | 0.88 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,000 | 6.19 | 0.88 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,200 | 5.31 | 0.86 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $6,100 | 5.19 | 0.85 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,500 | 4.89 | 0.75 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $6,200 | 4.70 | 0.76 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,300 | 4.46 | 0.71 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,000 | 4.42 | 0.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Hamonic | CEN | $3,300 | 2.65 | 0.80 |
| Thomas Hickey | NJ | $2,500 | 1.92 | 0.77 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $6,200 | 4.70 | 0.76 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,500 | 4.89 | 0.75 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $7,000 | 6.03 | 0.86 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,200 | 5.87 | 0.72 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,900 | 5.37 | 0.68 |
| Louis Domingue | DET | $7,700 | 4.65 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $7,000 | 6.03 | 0.86 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,200 | 5.87 | 0.72 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,900 | 5.37 | 0.68 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,300 | 4.45 | 0.61 |
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.