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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 | Nathan MacKinnon |
| C | Tyler Seguin |
| W | Nick Bjugstad |
| W | Zach Parise |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| D | Justin Schultz |
| D | Brian Dumoulin |
| G | John Gibson |
| Util | Jamie Benn |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 43.64 |
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 | 6.47 | 0.80 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,400 | 6.24 | 0.84 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $12,600 | 6.02 | 0.48 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $6,800 | 5.97 | 0.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Berglund | BUF | $3,700 | 3.29 | 0.89 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $6,800 | 5.97 | 0.88 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $5,600 | 4.84 | 0.86 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,400 | 6.24 | 0.84 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | COL | $11,900 | 6.31 | 0.53 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,400 | 6.30 | 0.85 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $7,000 | 5.61 | 0.80 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $6,100 | 5.50 | 0.90 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,200 | 5.45 | 0.88 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,900 | 4.87 | 0.71 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $5,000 | 4.62 | 0.92 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,900 | 4.60 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bjugstad | CHI | $4,400 | 4.17 | 0.95 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $5,000 | 4.62 | 0.92 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $6,100 | 5.50 | 0.90 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,200 | 5.45 | 0.88 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | NJ | $3,900 | 3.37 | 0.86 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $5,000 | 4.26 | 0.85 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,400 | 6.30 | 0.85 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $5,400 | 4.35 | 0.81 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,300 | 4.61 | 0.73 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,500 | 4.54 | 0.83 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,700 | 4.23 | 0.74 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $5,200 | 3.98 | 0.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Schultz | PHI | $3,700 | 3.54 | 0.96 |
| Brian Dumoulin | PHI | $3,100 | 2.82 | 0.91 |
| Kevin Connauton | ARZ | $2,800 | 2.39 | 0.85 |
| Michael Stone | CEN | $3,000 | 2.52 | 0.84 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,000 | 6.43 | 0.80 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 6.40 | 0.76 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,200 | 5.85 | 0.71 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,700 | 5.82 | 0.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,000 | 6.43 | 0.80 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,500 | 5.80 | 0.77 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 6.40 | 0.76 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,700 | 5.82 | 0.76 |
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.