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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 | Connor McDavid |
| C | Tyler Seguin |
| W | Sebastian Aho |
| W | Darren Helm |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Trevor Daley |
| G | Petr Mrazek |
| Util | Evgeni Malkin |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 34.53 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,400 | 5.13 | 0.69 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,300 | 5.05 | 0.69 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,700 | 5.00 | 0.65 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,500 | 4.42 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $3,900 | 2.72 | 0.70 |
| Victor Rask | WSH | $3,500 | 2.42 | 0.69 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,400 | 5.13 | 0.69 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,300 | 5.05 | 0.69 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 4.67 | 0.61 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,100 | 4.21 | 0.59 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,000 | 4.04 | 0.58 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,900 | 4.04 | 0.58 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,200 | 4.01 | 0.56 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $6,800 | 4.00 | 0.59 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,300 | 3.95 | 0.54 |
| Josh Bailey | NJ | $6,300 | 3.87 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $3,100 | 2.44 | 0.79 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $3,100 | 2.44 | 0.79 |
| Darren Helm | TOR | $3,200 | 2.27 | 0.71 |
| Devin Shore | SJ | $3,300 | 2.25 | 0.68 |
| Trevor Lewis | VAN | $3,600 | 2.33 | 0.65 |
| Tomas Tatar | TOR | $3,500 | 2.29 | 0.65 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $3,600 | 2.32 | 0.64 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $3,300 | 2.13 | 0.64 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,300 | 3.84 | 0.61 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,900 | 3.71 | 0.63 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,200 | 3.55 | 0.68 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,700 | 3.46 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $3,100 | 2.44 | 0.79 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $3,100 | 2.44 | 0.79 |
| Trevor Daley | TOR | $3,300 | 2.44 | 0.74 |
| Johnny Boychuk | NJ | $4,900 | 3.37 | 0.69 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,800 | 5.94 | 0.76 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,300 | 5.43 | 0.65 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,200 | 5.17 | 0.63 |
| Petr Mrazek | TOR | $7,000 | 5.09 | 0.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,800 | 5.94 | 0.76 |
| Petr Mrazek | TOR | $7,000 | 5.09 | 0.73 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,300 | 5.43 | 0.65 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,200 | 5.17 | 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.