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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 | Sean Couturier |
| W | Filip Forsberg |
| W | Jamie Benn |
| W | Brendan Leipsic |
| D | Erik Johnson |
| D | Connor Carrick |
| G | Curtis McElhinney |
| Util | Tyler Seguin |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 43.71 |
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 | 6.69 | 0.89 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,700 | 6.32 | 0.82 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,400 | 5.65 | 0.76 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $6,900 | 5.59 | 0.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,500 | 6.69 | 0.89 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,100 | 5.26 | 0.86 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,700 | 6.32 | 0.82 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $6,900 | 5.59 | 0.81 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,200 | 6.56 | 0.91 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,900 | 6.40 | 0.93 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,500 | 5.44 | 0.84 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,000 | 5.11 | 0.73 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,700 | 4.97 | 0.74 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,400 | 4.96 | 0.78 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,000 | 4.67 | 0.78 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,200 | 4.40 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,900 | 6.40 | 0.93 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,200 | 6.56 | 0.91 |
| Brendan Leipsic | WPG | $2,800 | 2.55 | 0.91 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,500 | 5.44 | 0.84 |
| Brandon Tanev | PIT | $3,200 | 2.59 | 0.81 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,700 | 3.70 | 0.79 |
| Austin Czarnik | CEN | $3,000 | 2.37 | 0.79 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,000 | 4.67 | 0.78 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $6,700 | 4.80 | 0.72 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $5,800 | 4.38 | 0.76 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,000 | 4.34 | 0.87 |
| Erik Johnson | FLA | $4,600 | 4.33 | 0.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Johnson | FLA | $4,600 | 4.33 | 0.94 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,000 | 4.34 | 0.87 |
| Connor Carrick | SJ | $3,500 | 2.78 | 0.79 |
| Jaccob Slavin | WSH | $4,200 | 3.29 | 0.78 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $7,700 | 6.39 | 0.83 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,400 | 6.23 | 0.74 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 5.25 | 0.64 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,100 | 5.07 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $7,700 | 6.39 | 0.83 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,400 | 6.23 | 0.74 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 5.25 | 0.64 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,100 | 5.07 | 0.63 |
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.