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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 | Nick Bjugstad |
| C | Steven Stamkos |
| W | Jared McCann |
| W | Phil Kessel |
| W | Reilly Smith |
| D | Brian Dumoulin |
| D | Kris Letang |
| G | Matt Murray |
| Util | Tomas Hertl |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 36.69 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,100 | 4.86 | 0.68 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $6,400 | 4.43 | 0.69 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,200 | 4.32 | 0.60 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,100 | 4.20 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bjugstad | PHI | $3,900 | 3.15 | 0.81 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $6,400 | 4.43 | 0.69 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,100 | 4.20 | 0.69 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,100 | 4.86 | 0.68 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,100 | 4.37 | 0.72 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,300 | 4.37 | 0.69 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,000 | 4.34 | 0.62 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,100 | 3.88 | 0.64 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,000 | 3.58 | 0.60 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,200 | 3.56 | 0.57 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,400 | 3.50 | 0.65 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,300 | 3.49 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared McCann | PHI | $3,900 | 3.08 | 0.79 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,100 | 4.37 | 0.72 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $4,400 | 3.15 | 0.71 |
| Marcus Sorensen | ATL | $2,600 | 1.86 | 0.71 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,300 | 4.37 | 0.69 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $4,700 | 3.20 | 0.68 |
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $4,400 | 2.96 | 0.67 |
| J.T. Miller | DET | $3,700 | 2.43 | 0.66 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,400 | 4.57 | 0.71 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,900 | 4.30 | 0.62 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,100 | 3.89 | 0.64 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,700 | 3.72 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dumoulin | PHI | $3,200 | 2.41 | 0.75 |
| Ryan McDonagh | DET | $4,600 | 3.29 | 0.72 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,400 | 4.57 | 0.71 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,000 | 3.49 | 0.70 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,900 | 6.23 | 0.79 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,500 | 5.60 | 0.75 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,700 | 5.39 | 0.70 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,100 | 4.89 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,900 | 6.23 | 0.79 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,500 | 5.60 | 0.75 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,700 | 5.39 | 0.70 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,300 | 4.49 | 0.62 |
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.