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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 | Bo Horvat |
| C | Tyler Seguin |
| W | Patrik Berglund |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Brandon Davidson |
| G | Juuse Saros |
| Util | Elias Pettersson |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 39.42 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Pettersson | WPG | $7,500 | 5.75 | 0.77 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $6,800 | 5.47 | 0.80 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,300 | 5.24 | 0.72 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,500 | 5.04 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $5,200 | 4.44 | 0.85 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $6,800 | 5.47 | 0.80 |
| Markus Granlund | WPG | $2,900 | 2.33 | 0.80 |
| Elias Pettersson | WPG | $7,500 | 5.75 | 0.77 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,800 | 5.74 | 0.74 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,900 | 5.25 | 0.76 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,700 | 5.10 | 0.76 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,500 | 4.77 | 0.73 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $5,900 | 4.68 | 0.79 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,200 | 4.61 | 0.74 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,200 | 4.55 | 0.63 |
| Jason Pominville | BUF | $6,000 | 4.51 | 0.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Berglund | BUF | $2,900 | 2.50 | 0.86 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $5,900 | 4.68 | 0.79 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,900 | 5.25 | 0.76 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,700 | 5.10 | 0.76 |
| Jason Pominville | BUF | $6,000 | 4.51 | 0.75 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,800 | 5.74 | 0.74 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,200 | 4.61 | 0.74 |
| Devin Shore | SJ | $3,900 | 2.87 | 0.74 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,700 | 3.78 | 0.66 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,800 | 3.77 | 0.65 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,400 | 3.73 | 0.58 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,600 | 3.71 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 2.30 | 0.92 |
| Brandon Davidson | STL | $2,500 | 1.93 | 0.77 |
| Brent Seabrook | STL | $5,400 | 3.69 | 0.68 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,700 | 3.78 | 0.66 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,000 | 6.19 | 0.77 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,500 | 6.16 | 0.72 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,200 | 5.19 | 0.72 |
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $7,400 | 4.83 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,000 | 6.19 | 0.77 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,200 | 5.19 | 0.72 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,500 | 6.16 | 0.72 |
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $7,400 | 4.83 | 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.