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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 | Jean-Gabriel Pageau |
| C | Tyler Seguin |
| W | Erik Haula |
| W | Artemi Panarin |
| W | Jaden Schwartz |
| D | Jack Johnson |
| D | John Moore |
| G | Carter Hutton |
| Util | Jeff Skinner |
| Salary | $47,500 |
| Expected Points | 32.89 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,700 | 4.39 | 0.57 |
| Nick Foligno | TB | $5,900 | 3.46 | 0.59 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $6,900 | 3.44 | 0.50 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,300 | 3.17 | 0.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | MTL | $3,600 | 2.77 | 0.77 |
| Bryan Little | PIT | $4,600 | 2.91 | 0.63 |
| Nico Hischier | COL | $4,500 | 2.85 | 0.63 |
| Mikael Backlund | CEN | $4,400 | 2.70 | 0.61 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,900 | 4.34 | 0.55 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,300 | 4.28 | 0.59 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,800 | 4.26 | 0.63 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,500 | 4.19 | 0.56 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,500 | 4.12 | 0.75 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $6,200 | 3.93 | 0.63 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $5,700 | 3.75 | 0.66 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,700 | 3.74 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,500 | 4.12 | 0.75 |
| Jason Spezza | SJ | $3,700 | 2.75 | 0.74 |
| Christopher DiDomenico | MTL | $2,800 | 2.00 | 0.71 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $4,300 | 2.93 | 0.68 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $4,300 | 2.89 | 0.67 |
| Josh Anderson | TB | $3,800 | 2.56 | 0.67 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $5,700 | 3.75 | 0.66 |
| Tom Pyatt | MTL | $3,500 | 2.32 | 0.66 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,000 | 4.37 | 0.62 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,000 | 3.94 | 0.66 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,800 | 3.61 | 0.53 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 3.60 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Johnson | TB | $3,300 | 2.66 | 0.80 |
| John Moore | COL | $2,900 | 2.22 | 0.76 |
| Travis Hamonic | CEN | $3,100 | 2.30 | 0.74 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $4,300 | 3.10 | 0.72 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,000 | 5.80 | 0.72 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,600 | 5.53 | 0.73 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $7,700 | 5.38 | 0.70 |
| Mike Condon | MTL | $7,200 | 5.22 | 0.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,600 | 5.53 | 0.73 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,000 | 5.80 | 0.72 |
| Mike Condon | MTL | $7,200 | 5.22 | 0.72 |
| Cam Ward | WSH | $7,200 | 5.13 | 0.71 |
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.