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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 | Jamie Benn |
| C | Brayden Schenn |
| W | Gemel Smith |
| W | Brock McGinn |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| D | Esa Lindell |
| D | Trevor van Riemsdyk |
| G | Jake Allen |
| Util | Alex Pietrangelo |
| Salary | $49,300 |
| Expected Points | 30.01 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,300 | 3.62 | 0.50 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,400 | 3.49 | 0.55 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,800 | 3.48 | 0.45 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $7,000 | 3.30 | 0.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radek Faksa | SJ | $3,200 | 1.94 | 0.61 |
| Victor Rask | WSH | $3,900 | 2.30 | 0.59 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,400 | 3.49 | 0.55 |
| Derek Ryan | WSH | $4,000 | 2.14 | 0.53 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,700 | 4.66 | 0.61 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,500 | 4.01 | 0.62 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,600 | 3.73 | 0.49 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $6,300 | 3.42 | 0.54 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,200 | 3.34 | 0.54 |
| Alexander Steen | EDM | $4,800 | 2.78 | 0.58 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,600 | 2.77 | 0.60 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $4,900 | 2.68 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemel Smith | SJ | $3,500 | 2.39 | 0.68 |
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $3,600 | 2.33 | 0.65 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,500 | 4.01 | 0.62 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,700 | 4.66 | 0.61 |
| Mattias Janmark | SJ | $3,600 | 2.21 | 0.61 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,600 | 2.77 | 0.60 |
| Alexander Steen | EDM | $4,800 | 2.78 | 0.58 |
| Devin Shore | SJ | $3,700 | 2.09 | 0.56 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,500 | 4.16 | 0.64 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,100 | 3.51 | 0.57 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,300 | 2.91 | 0.55 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,700 | 2.75 | 0.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esa Lindell | SJ | $3,600 | 2.51 | 0.70 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | WSH | $2,900 | 1.99 | 0.69 |
| Michael Stone | CEN | $3,100 | 2.02 | 0.65 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,500 | 4.16 | 0.64 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,800 | 4.86 | 0.62 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,600 | 4.78 | 0.63 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,100 | 4.65 | 0.57 |
| Scott Darling | WSH | $7,400 | 4.37 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,600 | 4.78 | 0.63 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,800 | 4.86 | 0.62 |
| Scott Darling | WSH | $7,400 | 4.37 | 0.59 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,100 | 4.65 | 0.57 |
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.