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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 | Jason Dickinson |
| C | Ryan O’Reilly |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| W | Nikolaj Ehlers |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| D | Taylor Fedun |
| D | Jacob Trouba |
| G | Petr Mrazek |
| Util | Mark Scheifele |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 37.99 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,400 | 6.08 | 0.82 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,100 | 4.95 | 0.61 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,500 | 4.89 | 0.75 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $6,900 | 4.51 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Dickinson | SJ | $2,600 | 2.21 | 0.85 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $5,200 | 4.38 | 0.84 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,400 | 6.08 | 0.82 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,500 | 4.89 | 0.75 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,100 | 5.58 | 0.79 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,300 | 5.57 | 0.76 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,500 | 5.41 | 0.72 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,900 | 4.84 | 0.70 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $6,500 | 4.32 | 0.66 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,700 | 4.22 | 0.63 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,300 | 4.08 | 0.77 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,000 | 3.94 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,100 | 5.58 | 0.79 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $5,300 | 4.08 | 0.77 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,300 | 5.57 | 0.76 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $5,000 | 3.70 | 0.74 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,100 | 3.78 | 0.74 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,500 | 5.41 | 0.72 |
| Pontus Aberg | LA | $5,400 | 3.91 | 0.72 |
| Nino Niederreiter | NSH | $3,400 | 2.44 | 0.72 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $5,900 | 4.05 | 0.69 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,700 | 3.96 | 0.69 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,500 | 3.95 | 0.61 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,200 | 3.79 | 0.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Fedun | SJ | $2,700 | 2.18 | 0.81 |
| Chris Butler | EDM | $3,000 | 2.33 | 0.78 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,200 | 3.79 | 0.73 |
| Ben Chiarot | PIT | $3,100 | 2.17 | 0.70 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,200 | 4.92 | 0.60 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,400 | 4.80 | 0.57 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,700 | 4.77 | 0.62 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,500 | 4.40 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,700 | 4.77 | 0.62 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,200 | 4.92 | 0.60 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,000 | 4.12 | 0.59 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,500 | 4.40 | 0.59 |
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.