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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 | Brandon Sutter |
| C | Evgeni Malkin |
| W | Daniel Sedin |
| W | Michael Cammalleri |
| W | Jamie Benn |
| D | Dougie Hamilton |
| D | Greg Pateryn |
| G | Cam Talbot |
| Util | Tyler Seguin |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 34.1 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,900 | 5.74 | 0.73 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,100 | 5.27 | 0.65 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,500 | 5.21 | 0.69 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,400 | 4.86 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Sutter | WPG | $2,900 | 2.20 | 0.76 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,900 | 5.74 | 0.73 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,500 | 5.21 | 0.69 |
| Sam Gagner | WPG | $3,100 | 2.06 | 0.66 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $6,800 | 4.30 | 0.63 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,100 | 4.17 | 0.59 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,300 | 4.01 | 0.64 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,400 | 3.92 | 0.61 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,700 | 3.86 | 0.58 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,000 | 3.72 | 0.53 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,500 | 3.70 | 0.57 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,600 | 3.50 | 0.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $4,400 | 3.26 | 0.74 |
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $3,800 | 2.78 | 0.73 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $4,000 | 2.63 | 0.66 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,300 | 4.01 | 0.64 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $4,000 | 2.56 | 0.64 |
| Tyler Pitlick | SJ | $3,000 | 1.91 | 0.64 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $6,800 | 4.30 | 0.63 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $4,800 | 3.03 | 0.63 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $5,900 | 3.71 | 0.63 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,000 | 3.57 | 0.60 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,400 | 3.47 | 0.64 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $5,800 | 3.39 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Pateryn | SJ | $3,300 | 2.22 | 0.67 |
| Kevin Connauton | ARZ | $3,000 | 1.96 | 0.65 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,400 | 3.47 | 0.64 |
| Cody Ceci | MTL | $3,400 | 2.14 | 0.63 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,500 | 5.15 | 0.61 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 5.11 | 0.61 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,800 | 4.92 | 0.63 |
| Tristan Jarry | PHI | $7,700 | 4.54 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,800 | 4.92 | 0.63 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,500 | 5.15 | 0.61 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 5.11 | 0.61 |
| Tristan Jarry | PHI | $7,700 | 4.54 | 0.59 |
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.