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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 | Mark Scheifele |
| W | J.T. Compher |
| W | Max Domi |
| W | Anthony Duclair |
| D | Jake Muzzin |
| D | Drew Doughty |
| G | Malcolm Subban |
| Util | Tyler Seguin |
| Salary | $46,800 |
| Expected Points | 30.83 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,600 | 4.54 | 0.60 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,400 | 4.34 | 0.59 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $6,800 | 4.18 | 0.61 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,100 | 3.84 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radek Faksa | SJ | $3,800 | 2.74 | 0.72 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | FLA | $3,700 | 2.47 | 0.67 |
| Christian Dvorak | ARZ | $3,400 | 2.22 | 0.65 |
| Derek Stepan | ARZ | $4,700 | 2.98 | 0.63 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,100 | 4.02 | 0.57 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,700 | 3.86 | 0.50 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $6,800 | 3.81 | 0.56 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | PIT | $6,200 | 3.81 | 0.61 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $6,500 | 3.76 | 0.58 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $6,300 | 3.38 | 0.54 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,400 | 3.29 | 0.51 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,400 | 3.11 | 0.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Compher | FLA | $3,400 | 2.85 | 0.84 |
| Anthony Duclair | ARZ | $3,200 | 2.26 | 0.71 |
| Tobias Rieder | ARZ | $3,100 | 2.20 | 0.71 |
| Max Domi | ARZ | $3,500 | 2.49 | 0.71 |
| Brendan Perlini | ARZ | $3,500 | 2.38 | 0.68 |
| Mathieu Perreault | PIT | $4,200 | 2.83 | 0.67 |
| Trevor Lewis | VAN | $3,200 | 2.07 | 0.65 |
| Mattias Janmark | SJ | $3,800 | 2.42 | 0.64 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,700 | 3.59 | 0.54 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,800 | 3.43 | 0.59 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,400 | 3.42 | 0.63 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,300 | 3.20 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Zadorov | FLA | $2,900 | 2.04 | 0.70 |
| Alec Martinez | VAN | $3,700 | 2.54 | 0.69 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $3,400 | 2.23 | 0.66 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $3,200 | 2.08 | 0.65 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 5.13 | 0.63 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $7,600 | 4.86 | 0.64 |
| Scott Wedgewood | ARZ | $7,000 | 4.72 | 0.67 |
| Anton Forsberg | STL | $7,200 | 4.59 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | ARZ | $7,000 | 4.72 | 0.67 |
| Anton Forsberg | STL | $7,200 | 4.59 | 0.64 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $7,600 | 4.86 | 0.64 |
| Mike Condon | MTL | $7,100 | 4.45 | 0.63 |
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.