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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 | Claude Giroux |
| C | Casey Cizikas |
| W | Elias Lindholm |
| W | Max Pacioretty |
| W | Travis Konecny |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| D | Josh Mahura |
| G | Ben Bishop |
| Util | Sean Monahan |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 39.07 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,100 | 6.05 | 0.75 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,500 | 5.75 | 0.77 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,000 | 5.18 | 0.86 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $5,700 | 4.08 | 0.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Cizikas | NJ | $2,900 | 2.49 | 0.86 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,000 | 5.18 | 0.86 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,500 | 5.75 | 0.77 |
| Martin Hanzal | SJ | $3,000 | 2.30 | 0.77 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,800 | 5.59 | 0.82 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,600 | 5.36 | 0.71 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,000 | 4.50 | 0.64 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,200 | 4.42 | 0.61 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,100 | 4.34 | 0.61 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,600 | 4.24 | 0.64 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $5,500 | 4.23 | 0.77 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,300 | 4.16 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,800 | 5.59 | 0.82 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $5,500 | 4.23 | 0.77 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | NJ | $3,500 | 2.62 | 0.75 |
| Travis Konecny | NYR | $4,900 | 3.68 | 0.75 |
| Pontus Aberg | LA | $5,000 | 3.58 | 0.72 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,600 | 5.36 | 0.71 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $5,100 | 3.45 | 0.68 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,300 | 4.16 | 0.66 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,200 | 4.96 | 0.80 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,600 | 4.17 | 0.63 |
| Hampus Lindholm | LA | $5,500 | 3.07 | 0.56 |
| Brandon Montour | LA | $4,500 | 3.02 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,200 | 4.96 | 0.80 |
| Josh Mahura | LA | $2,500 | 1.94 | 0.78 |
| Andrew MacDonald | NYR | $3,300 | 2.47 | 0.75 |
| Esa Lindell | SJ | $4,000 | 2.91 | 0.73 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,700 | 5.63 | 0.73 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,900 | 5.07 | 0.64 |
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $8,100 | 4.86 | 0.60 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,300 | 3.90 | 0.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,700 | 5.63 | 0.73 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,900 | 5.07 | 0.64 |
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $8,100 | 4.86 | 0.60 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,400 | 3.79 | 0.51 |
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.