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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 | Tyler Seguin |
| C | Vincent Trocheck |
| W | Michael Grabner |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| D | Tim Heed |
| D | Zach Werenski |
| G | Mike Smith |
| Util | Patrik Nemeth |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 36.89 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,400 | 5.00 | 0.68 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,000 | 4.72 | 0.59 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,700 | 4.71 | 0.61 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,900 | 4.70 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radek Faksa | SJ | $3,800 | 2.76 | 0.73 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | FLA | $3,300 | 2.37 | 0.72 |
| Patrik Berglund | EDM | $3,700 | 2.55 | 0.69 |
| David Desharnais | NYI | $3,700 | 2.56 | 0.69 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,000 | 4.79 | 0.68 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,900 | 4.49 | 0.65 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,400 | 4.39 | 0.59 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,800 | 4.38 | 0.64 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,800 | 4.30 | 0.55 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $6,700 | 4.19 | 0.63 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,200 | 4.19 | 0.58 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,300 | 3.93 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Grabner | NYI | $3,900 | 3.16 | 0.81 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $3,100 | 2.34 | 0.75 |
| Devin Shore | SJ | $3,300 | 2.43 | 0.74 |
| Andrew Shaw | CAR | $4,200 | 3.08 | 0.73 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $3,600 | 2.63 | 0.73 |
| Melker Karlsson | ATL | $3,200 | 2.29 | 0.72 |
| Vladimir Sobotka | EDM | $4,100 | 2.88 | 0.70 |
| Antoine Roussel | SJ | $3,000 | 2.10 | 0.70 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | TB | $5,400 | 4.81 | 0.89 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,700 | 4.63 | 0.69 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,200 | 4.28 | 0.69 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,900 | 3.94 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Heed | ATL | $3,000 | 3.01 | 1.00 |
| Zach Werenski | TB | $5,400 | 4.81 | 0.89 |
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,000 | 2.52 | 0.84 |
| Mike Matheson | CHI | $3,100 | 2.25 | 0.73 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,200 | 5.77 | 0.70 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,300 | 5.53 | 0.67 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,600 | 5.49 | 0.72 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,100 | 5.40 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,600 | 5.49 | 0.72 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,200 | 5.77 | 0.70 |
| Anders Nilsson | WPG | $7,700 | 5.38 | 0.70 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,300 | 5.03 | 0.69 |
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.