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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 | Radek Faksa |
| C | Jamie Benn |
| W | Antoine Roussel |
| W | Jason Spezza |
| W | Vladimir Sobotka |
| D | John Klingberg |
| D | Alex Pietrangelo |
| G | Jake Allen |
| Util | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| Salary | $48,500 |
| Expected Points | 31.21 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,200 | 4.40 | 0.61 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,400 | 3.99 | 0.62 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,900 | 3.91 | 0.49 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,100 | 3.84 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radek Faksa | SJ | $3,400 | 2.32 | 0.68 |
| Nolan Patrick | NYR | $3,500 | 2.27 | 0.65 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,400 | 3.99 | 0.62 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,200 | 4.40 | 0.61 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,500 | 4.37 | 0.58 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,900 | 4.03 | 0.58 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $6,500 | 3.80 | 0.58 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $6,100 | 3.69 | 0.60 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,200 | 3.64 | 0.59 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,300 | 3.41 | 0.54 |
| Alexander Steen | EDM | $5,200 | 3.08 | 0.59 |
| Alex Galchenyuk | CAR | $4,500 | 2.88 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antoine Roussel | SJ | $3,100 | 2.24 | 0.72 |
| Jason Spezza | SJ | $3,700 | 2.64 | 0.71 |
| Vladimir Sobotka | EDM | $3,700 | 2.49 | 0.67 |
| Alex Galchenyuk | CAR | $4,500 | 2.88 | 0.64 |
| Loui Eriksson | WPG | $3,300 | 2.11 | 0.64 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $6,100 | 3.69 | 0.60 |
| Alexander Steen | EDM | $5,200 | 3.08 | 0.59 |
| Gemel Smith | SJ | $3,100 | 1.83 | 0.59 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,200 | 3.88 | 0.63 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,800 | 3.56 | 0.61 |
| Ivan Provorov | NYR | $5,000 | 3.11 | 0.62 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $4,600 | 3.04 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $4,600 | 3.04 | 0.66 |
| Esa Lindell | SJ | $3,700 | 2.45 | 0.66 |
| Kris Russell | ANA | $3,400 | 2.16 | 0.64 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $3,600 | 2.25 | 0.63 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,900 | 5.31 | 0.67 |
| Michal Neuvirth | NYR | $8,100 | 5.16 | 0.64 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,800 | 4.96 | 0.64 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,300 | 4.27 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,900 | 5.31 | 0.67 |
| Michal Neuvirth | NYR | $8,100 | 5.16 | 0.64 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,800 | 4.96 | 0.64 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,300 | 4.27 | 0.58 |
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.