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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 | Tyler Seguin |
| C | Adam Lowry |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Jamie Benn |
| W | Daniel Sedin |
| D | Chad Ruhwedel |
| D | Radko Gudas |
| G | John Gibson |
| Util | Sidney Crosby |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 34.73 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,500 | 5.42 | 0.72 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,900 | 5.13 | 0.65 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,800 | 5.08 | 0.65 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,600 | 4.99 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,500 | 5.42 | 0.72 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,600 | 4.99 | 0.66 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,900 | 5.13 | 0.65 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,800 | 5.08 | 0.65 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $6,800 | 4.75 | 0.70 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,500 | 4.69 | 0.72 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,300 | 4.64 | 0.64 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $7,200 | 4.40 | 0.61 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $6,900 | 4.30 | 0.62 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,700 | 4.16 | 0.62 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,600 | 4.06 | 0.62 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,300 | 3.91 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,500 | 4.69 | 0.72 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $6,800 | 4.75 | 0.70 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $4,000 | 2.80 | 0.70 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,300 | 4.64 | 0.64 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $5,900 | 3.78 | 0.64 |
| Tyler Pitlick | SJ | $3,000 | 1.91 | 0.64 |
| Nick Ritchie | LA | $3,000 | 1.91 | 0.64 |
| Scott Hartnell | CGY | $2,900 | 1.86 | 0.64 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,900 | 3.84 | 0.65 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,300 | 3.54 | 0.67 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $5,600 | 3.49 | 0.62 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,500 | 3.47 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radko Gudas | NYR | $3,400 | 2.27 | 0.67 |
| Greg Pateryn | SJ | $3,100 | 2.08 | 0.67 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,300 | 3.54 | 0.67 |
| Chad Ruhwedel | PHI | $2,900 | 1.89 | 0.65 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,200 | 5.97 | 0.73 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,300 | 5.44 | 0.66 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 5.18 | 0.65 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,800 | 5.09 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,200 | 5.97 | 0.73 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,300 | 4.85 | 0.66 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,300 | 5.44 | 0.66 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 5.18 | 0.65 |
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.