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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 | Ryan O’Reilly |
| C | Tyler Seguin |
| W | Darren Helm |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| W | James van Riemsdyk |
| D | Trevor van Riemsdyk |
| D | Justin Braun |
| G | Henrik Lundqvist |
| Util | Brent Burns |
| Salary | $48,800 |
| Expected Points | 33.12 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,800 | 5.39 | 0.69 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,500 | 4.05 | 0.54 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,200 | 3.39 | 0.47 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,400 | 3.38 | 0.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,800 | 5.39 | 0.69 |
| Victor Rask | WSH | $3,500 | 2.25 | 0.64 |
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $3,600 | 2.29 | 0.63 |
| Brian Boyle | COL | $3,200 | 1.96 | 0.61 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,400 | 4.28 | 0.58 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,000 | 4.26 | 0.71 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $6,100 | 3.61 | 0.59 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $7,200 | 3.58 | 0.50 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,300 | 3.50 | 0.55 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $5,800 | 3.32 | 0.57 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $6,000 | 3.29 | 0.55 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,500 | 3.27 | 0.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Helm | TOR | $3,200 | 2.33 | 0.73 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,000 | 4.26 | 0.71 |
| Antoine Roussel | SJ | $3,000 | 2.11 | 0.70 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,100 | 2.82 | 0.69 |
| Tomas Tatar | TOR | $3,800 | 2.56 | 0.67 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $3,800 | 2.47 | 0.65 |
| Joonas Donskoi | ATL | $3,400 | 2.22 | 0.65 |
| Melker Karlsson | ATL | $3,400 | 2.18 | 0.64 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 4.57 | 0.65 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $6,000 | 3.30 | 0.55 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,900 | 3.22 | 0.55 |
| Jake Muzzin | VAN | $5,100 | 3.10 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | WSH | $2,900 | 2.51 | 0.87 |
| Justin Braun | ATL | $3,100 | 2.28 | 0.74 |
| Mike Green | TOR | $4,100 | 2.80 | 0.68 |
| Trevor Daley | TOR | $3,000 | 2.03 | 0.68 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,800 | 5.36 | 0.69 |
| Kari Lehtonen | SJ | $7,500 | 5.22 | 0.70 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $7,700 | 5.20 | 0.67 |
| Curtis McElhinney | OTT | $8,100 | 5.11 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kari Lehtonen | SJ | $7,500 | 5.22 | 0.70 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $7,800 | 5.36 | 0.69 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $7,700 | 5.20 | 0.67 |
| Curtis McElhinney | OTT | $8,100 | 5.11 | 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.