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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 | Mika Zibanejad |
| C | Tyler Seguin |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | Sean Kuraly |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| D | Alec Martinez |
| D | Josh Morrissey |
| G | Mike Smith |
| Util | Jason Spezza |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 36.25 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,900 | 5.05 | 0.64 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,100 | 4.88 | 0.69 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,300 | 4.66 | 0.56 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,100 | 4.58 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Spezza | SJ | $4,600 | 3.48 | 0.76 |
| Mikael Backlund | CEN | $4,300 | 3.07 | 0.71 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,100 | 4.88 | 0.69 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,600 | 4.37 | 0.66 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,400 | 5.25 | 0.62 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,200 | 4.94 | 0.69 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,400 | 4.87 | 0.66 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,600 | 4.37 | 0.58 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,600 | 4.35 | 0.78 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $6,700 | 4.27 | 0.64 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,400 | 4.22 | 0.66 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,500 | 4.21 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,600 | 4.35 | 0.78 |
| Sean Kuraly | BOS | $2,700 | 2.06 | 0.76 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | CAR | $4,100 | 2.94 | 0.72 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $4,600 | 3.21 | 0.70 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,200 | 4.94 | 0.69 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $5,000 | 3.42 | 0.68 |
| Chris Stewart | NSH | $3,500 | 2.37 | 0.68 |
| Mattias Janmark | SJ | $4,000 | 2.69 | 0.67 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,800 | 4.65 | 0.60 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,100 | 4.32 | 0.71 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,400 | 3.98 | 0.62 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,700 | 3.90 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Martinez | VAN | $4,500 | 3.59 | 0.80 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $3,400 | 2.59 | 0.76 |
| Stephen Johns | SJ | $3,000 | 2.25 | 0.75 |
| Michael Del Zotto | WPG | $3,000 | 2.26 | 0.75 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,000 | 5.99 | 0.75 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,900 | 5.65 | 0.72 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,400 | 5.65 | 0.67 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,100 | 5.64 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,000 | 5.99 | 0.75 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,900 | 5.65 | 0.72 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $7,800 | 5.64 | 0.72 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,100 | 5.64 | 0.70 |
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.