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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 | Mika Zibanejad |
| C | Tyler Seguin |
| W | Artturi Lehkonen |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| D | Jan Rutta |
| D | David Savard |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Util | Brady Skjei |
| Salary | $47,400 |
| Expected Points | 33.26 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,000 | 4.50 | 0.64 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,200 | 3.87 | 0.62 |
| Jason Spezza | SJ | $5,000 | 3.37 | 0.67 |
| Jonathan Drouin | CAR | $5,500 | 3.37 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | MTL | $3,700 | 2.63 | 0.71 |
| Markus Granlund | WPG | $2,900 | 2.06 | 0.71 |
| Martin Hanzal | SJ | $3,900 | 2.65 | 0.68 |
| Jason Spezza | SJ | $5,000 | 3.37 | 0.67 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,600 | 4.38 | 0.58 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,700 | 4.27 | 0.55 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,500 | 4.08 | 0.74 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $6,500 | 3.85 | 0.59 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $6,700 | 3.75 | 0.56 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,400 | 3.60 | 0.56 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $5,000 | 3.53 | 0.71 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,500 | 3.51 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artturi Lehkonen | CAR | $3,900 | 2.99 | 0.77 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,500 | 4.08 | 0.74 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $5,000 | 3.53 | 0.71 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $4,600 | 3.09 | 0.67 |
| Devin Shore | SJ | $3,400 | 2.10 | 0.62 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,000 | 3.05 | 0.61 |
| Clayton Keller | ARZ | $4,600 | 2.80 | 0.61 |
| Bobby Ryan | MTL | $4,500 | 2.75 | 0.61 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,700 | 3.81 | 0.67 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,100 | 3.68 | 0.60 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | NYI | $5,300 | 3.67 | 0.69 |
| Zach Werenski | TB | $5,500 | 3.57 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Rutta | STL | $2,700 | 2.78 | 1.03 |
| David Savard | TB | $3,300 | 2.61 | 0.79 |
| Brady Skjei | NYI | $3,400 | 2.54 | 0.75 |
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $3,200 | 2.30 | 0.72 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,300 | 5.40 | 0.65 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,600 | 5.38 | 0.71 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $7,900 | 5.34 | 0.68 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,800 | 5.24 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,600 | 5.38 | 0.71 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $7,900 | 5.34 | 0.68 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $7,200 | 4.86 | 0.67 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $7,400 | 4.99 | 0.67 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.