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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 | Roope Hintz |
| C | Ivan Barbashev |
| W | Mats Zuccarello |
| W | Jason Dickinson |
| W | Andrew Cogliano |
| D | Esa Lindell |
| D | Jay Bouwmeester |
| G | Ben Bishop |
| Util | Miro Heiskanen |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 27.99 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $11,800 | 5.19 | 0.44 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $10,800 | 3.43 | 0.32 |
| Roope Hintz | SJ | $6,100 | 3.21 | 0.53 |
| Tyler Bozak | EDM | $6,400 | 2.32 | 0.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roope Hintz | SJ | $6,100 | 3.21 | 0.53 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $11,800 | 5.19 | 0.44 |
| Ivan Barbashev | EDM | $3,000 | 1.26 | 0.42 |
| Tyler Bozak | EDM | $6,400 | 2.32 | 0.36 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $11,200 | 4.93 | 0.44 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $10,500 | 4.37 | 0.42 |
| Mats Zuccarello | SJ | $7,900 | 4.02 | 0.51 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $10,100 | 3.32 | 0.33 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $9,700 | 2.94 | 0.30 |
| Jason Dickinson | SJ | $5,300 | 2.72 | 0.51 |
| David Perron | EDM | $6,700 | 2.68 | 0.40 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $7,300 | 2.53 | 0.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Dickinson | SJ | $5,300 | 2.72 | 0.51 |
| Mats Zuccarello | SJ | $7,900 | 4.02 | 0.51 |
| Andrew Cogliano | SJ | $3,800 | 1.77 | 0.47 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $11,200 | 4.93 | 0.44 |
| Pat Maroon | EDM | $4,200 | 1.79 | 0.43 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $10,500 | 4.37 | 0.42 |
| Blake Comeau | SJ | $3,500 | 1.48 | 0.42 |
| Robert Thomas | EDM | $4,500 | 1.80 | 0.40 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $9,400 | 3.75 | 0.40 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $7,600 | 3.10 | 0.41 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $7,000 | 2.92 | 0.42 |
| Esa Lindell | SJ | $5,400 | 2.82 | 0.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esa Lindell | SJ | $5,400 | 2.82 | 0.52 |
| Miro Heiskanen | SJ | $5,500 | 2.63 | 0.48 |
| Jay Bouwmeester | EDM | $4,400 | 2.01 | 0.46 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $7,000 | 2.92 | 0.42 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,300 | 7.55 | 0.91 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,000 | 4.98 | 0.62 |
| Anton Khudobin | SJ | $8,100 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,800 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,300 | 7.55 | 0.91 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,000 | 4.98 | 0.62 |
| Anton Khudobin | SJ | $8,100 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,800 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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.