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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 | John Tavares |
| C | Tyler Seguin |
| W | Oscar Lindberg |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Jamie Benn |
| D | Anton Stralman |
| D | Dan Girardi |
| G | Andrei Vasilevskiy |
| Util | David Savard |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 34.17 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,400 | 4.81 | 0.65 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,100 | 4.03 | 0.57 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,500 | 3.83 | 0.51 |
| Jason Spezza | SJ | $5,100 | 3.39 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemel Smith | SJ | $2,600 | 1.79 | 0.69 |
| Jason Spezza | SJ | $5,100 | 3.39 | 0.66 |
| Brock Nelson | NJ | $4,100 | 2.68 | 0.65 |
| Martin Hanzal | SJ | $4,200 | 2.72 | 0.65 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,200 | 4.88 | 0.68 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,200 | 4.33 | 0.60 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,900 | 3.99 | 0.58 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,600 | 3.80 | 0.58 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $5,300 | 3.77 | 0.71 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,300 | 3.58 | 0.57 |
| Jordan Eberle | NJ | $5,800 | 3.17 | 0.55 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $5,600 | 2.78 | 0.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anders Lee | NJ | $5,300 | 3.77 | 0.71 |
| Devin Shore | SJ | $3,500 | 2.48 | 0.71 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,200 | 4.88 | 0.68 |
| Jason Chimera | NJ | $3,000 | 1.89 | 0.63 |
| Cal Clutterbuck | NJ | $2,900 | 1.83 | 0.63 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $3,300 | 2.04 | 0.62 |
| Andrew Ladd | NJ | $3,900 | 2.42 | 0.62 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,200 | 4.33 | 0.60 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,800 | 4.21 | 0.73 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,000 | 3.39 | 0.68 |
| Zach Werenski | TB | $5,400 | 3.28 | 0.61 |
| Aaron Ekblad | CHI | $4,700 | 3.19 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Stralman | DET | $3,100 | 2.65 | 0.85 |
| Dan Girardi | DET | $3,200 | 2.45 | 0.77 |
| David Savard | TB | $3,400 | 2.60 | 0.76 |
| Dennis Seidenberg | NJ | $3,300 | 2.50 | 0.76 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,100 | 5.95 | 0.73 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,200 | 5.91 | 0.72 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,400 | 5.73 | 0.68 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,200 | 4.73 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,100 | 5.95 | 0.73 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,200 | 5.91 | 0.72 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,400 | 5.73 | 0.68 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,200 | 4.73 | 0.66 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.