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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 | Jason Spezza |
| C | Tyler Seguin |
| W | Jamie Benn |
| W | James van Riemsdyk |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| D | Brandon Davidson |
| D | Stephen Johns |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Util | P.K. Subban |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 33.68 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,300 | 4.97 | 0.68 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,100 | 4.62 | 0.65 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,000 | 4.13 | 0.59 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $6,600 | 4.07 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Spezza | SJ | $3,700 | 2.62 | 0.71 |
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $3,400 | 2.35 | 0.69 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,300 | 4.97 | 0.68 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,100 | 4.62 | 0.65 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,000 | 4.35 | 0.62 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,900 | 4.34 | 0.63 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,400 | 4.27 | 0.67 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,600 | 4.26 | 0.56 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $5,900 | 3.71 | 0.63 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $6,000 | 3.65 | 0.61 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $6,600 | 3.32 | 0.50 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $5,700 | 3.16 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Shore | SJ | $3,400 | 2.35 | 0.69 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | CGY | $3,300 | 2.25 | 0.68 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,400 | 4.27 | 0.67 |
| Mattias Janmark | SJ | $4,100 | 2.70 | 0.66 |
| Alex Killorn | DET | $3,500 | 2.32 | 0.66 |
| Antoine Roussel | SJ | $2,900 | 1.90 | 0.65 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $3,800 | 2.40 | 0.63 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $5,900 | 3.71 | 0.63 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,300 | 4.04 | 0.64 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,000 | 3.94 | 0.66 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,700 | 3.91 | 0.69 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 3.78 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Davidson | CAR | $2,800 | 2.09 | 0.75 |
| Stephen Johns | SJ | $3,300 | 2.35 | 0.71 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,700 | 3.91 | 0.69 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $4,500 | 3.04 | 0.67 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,200 | 5.92 | 0.72 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,300 | 5.73 | 0.69 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,400 | 5.42 | 0.65 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,900 | 5.37 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,200 | 5.92 | 0.72 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,300 | 5.73 | 0.69 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,900 | 5.37 | 0.68 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,400 | 5.42 | 0.65 |
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.