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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 | Nathan MacKinnon |
| C | Tyler Seguin |
| W | Sebastian Aho |
| W | Jakub Voracek |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| G | Ben Bishop |
| Util | Jared Spurgeon |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 35.22 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,600 | 4.65 | 0.61 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,100 | 4.60 | 0.65 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,000 | 4.59 | 0.66 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,800 | 4.49 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Spezza | SJ | $3,400 | 2.32 | 0.68 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | FLA | $3,200 | 2.19 | 0.68 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,000 | 4.59 | 0.66 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,100 | 4.60 | 0.65 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,100 | 5.17 | 0.64 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 4.49 | 0.57 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,900 | 4.23 | 0.61 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,300 | 4.21 | 0.58 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,600 | 4.10 | 0.62 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,400 | 4.03 | 0.63 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $5,900 | 3.86 | 0.65 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,000 | 3.85 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $2,800 | 2.40 | 0.86 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $3,700 | 2.65 | 0.72 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $3,300 | 2.35 | 0.71 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $3,900 | 2.72 | 0.70 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $3,900 | 2.69 | 0.69 |
| Devin Shore | SJ | $3,500 | 2.37 | 0.68 |
| Tage Thompson | EDM | $3,000 | 2.00 | 0.67 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | CGY | $3,800 | 2.50 | 0.66 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 4.25 | 0.61 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,400 | 4.21 | 0.66 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,500 | 4.03 | 0.62 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,300 | 3.65 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,200 | 2.81 | 0.88 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $2,800 | 2.40 | 0.86 |
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $4,900 | 3.58 | 0.73 |
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $3,700 | 2.68 | 0.72 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $7,800 | 5.59 | 0.72 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,300 | 5.57 | 0.76 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,200 | 5.52 | 0.67 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,500 | 5.47 | 0.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | WSH | $6,900 | 5.21 | 0.76 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,300 | 5.57 | 0.76 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,500 | 5.47 | 0.73 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $7,800 | 5.59 | 0.72 |
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.