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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 | Kevin Hayes |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| W | Pontus Aberg |
| W | Jamie Benn |
| D | Josh Manson |
| D | Seth Jones |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Util | Brock McGinn |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 38.84 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,200 | 5.59 | 0.78 |
| Elias Pettersson | WPG | $7,600 | 5.29 | 0.70 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $7,000 | 5.28 | 0.75 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $6,000 | 4.49 | 0.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,200 | 5.59 | 0.78 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $7,000 | 5.28 | 0.75 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $6,000 | 4.49 | 0.75 |
| Ryan Johansen | CGY | $5,100 | 3.80 | 0.75 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,700 | 6.26 | 0.93 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,700 | 5.54 | 0.72 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $6,800 | 5.20 | 0.76 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,300 | 4.67 | 0.64 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,900 | 4.18 | 0.61 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,000 | 3.93 | 0.66 |
| Micheal Ferland | WSH | $6,500 | 3.80 | 0.58 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $5,800 | 3.71 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,700 | 6.26 | 0.93 |
| Pontus Aberg | LA | $3,800 | 2.97 | 0.78 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $6,800 | 5.20 | 0.76 |
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $3,000 | 2.25 | 0.75 |
| Colton Sissons | CGY | $3,700 | 2.73 | 0.74 |
| Antoine Roussel | WPG | $3,200 | 2.32 | 0.73 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,700 | 5.54 | 0.72 |
| Phillip Di Giuseppe | WSH | $2,800 | 1.96 | 0.70 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,400 | 4.63 | 0.72 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 4.08 | 0.66 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,600 | 3.72 | 0.66 |
| Brent Seabrook | STL | $5,700 | 3.68 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,400 | 4.63 | 0.72 |
| Neal Pionk | NYI | $5,000 | 3.54 | 0.71 |
| Ryan Murray | TB | $3,600 | 2.48 | 0.69 |
| Josh Manson | LA | $3,100 | 2.14 | 0.69 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,100 | 6.28 | 0.78 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,900 | 5.18 | 0.66 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,700 | 4.86 | 0.63 |
| Anton Khudobin | SJ | $7,600 | 4.46 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,100 | 6.28 | 0.78 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,900 | 5.18 | 0.66 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,700 | 4.86 | 0.63 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,400 | 4.43 | 0.60 |
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.