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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 | Alexander Radulov |
| W | Danton Heinen |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| D | Nikita Zadorov |
| D | Jake Muzzin |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Util | Tyson Barrie |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 36.21 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,100 | 5.18 | 0.73 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $6,800 | 4.87 | 0.72 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,000 | 4.84 | 0.69 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $6,900 | 4.72 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,100 | 5.18 | 0.73 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $6,800 | 4.87 | 0.72 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $6,700 | 4.67 | 0.70 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,000 | 4.84 | 0.69 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,000 | 4.89 | 0.70 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,800 | 4.85 | 0.71 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,300 | 4.79 | 0.76 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,400 | 4.27 | 0.67 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,600 | 4.20 | 0.64 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $5,900 | 3.90 | 0.66 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $6,500 | 3.76 | 0.58 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $5,600 | 3.67 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,300 | 4.79 | 0.76 |
| Mats Zuccarello | SJ | $5,000 | 3.58 | 0.72 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $3,900 | 2.83 | 0.72 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,800 | 4.85 | 0.71 |
| Danton Heinen | BOS | $3,100 | 2.17 | 0.70 |
| Colin Wilson | FLA | $3,000 | 2.10 | 0.70 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,000 | 4.89 | 0.70 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,800 | 3.25 | 0.68 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,300 | 4.22 | 0.67 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,600 | 4.04 | 0.72 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,700 | 3.54 | 0.62 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $5,500 | 3.29 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Zadorov | FLA | $2,700 | 1.96 | 0.73 |
| Jake Muzzin | OTT | $4,000 | 2.91 | 0.73 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,600 | 4.04 | 0.72 |
| Nikita Zaitsev | OTT | $2,500 | 1.78 | 0.71 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,000 | 5.76 | 0.72 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,500 | 5.44 | 0.73 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,600 | 5.13 | 0.67 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,100 | 4.30 | 0.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,500 | 5.44 | 0.73 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,000 | 5.76 | 0.72 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,600 | 5.13 | 0.67 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,600 | 4.11 | 0.54 |
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.