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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 | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | Joel Armia |
| W | J.T. Miller |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| D | Dougie Hamilton |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Util | Ryan Kesler |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 34.72 |
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 | 5.28 | 0.72 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,400 | 5.12 | 0.69 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,400 | 4.93 | 0.67 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,200 | 4.34 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,300 | 5.28 | 0.72 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $3,600 | 2.48 | 0.69 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,400 | 5.12 | 0.69 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,400 | 4.93 | 0.67 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,300 | 4.87 | 0.67 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 4.74 | 0.62 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,200 | 4.58 | 0.64 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,100 | 4.54 | 0.64 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,800 | 4.40 | 0.65 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,200 | 4.30 | 0.60 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $6,900 | 4.08 | 0.59 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,000 | 3.98 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $3,600 | 2.40 | 0.67 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,300 | 4.87 | 0.67 |
| Alexander Steen | EDM | $5,000 | 3.32 | 0.66 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,000 | 3.29 | 0.66 |
| Jason Spezza | SJ | $3,700 | 2.43 | 0.66 |
| Joel Armia | PIT | $3,300 | 2.18 | 0.66 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,800 | 4.40 | 0.65 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,200 | 4.58 | 0.64 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,300 | 4.54 | 0.62 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,400 | 3.99 | 0.62 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,100 | 3.98 | 0.65 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,400 | 3.73 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,100 | 2.29 | 0.74 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,400 | 3.73 | 0.69 |
| Trevor Daley | TOR | $3,200 | 2.15 | 0.67 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,100 | 3.98 | 0.65 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,500 | 6.12 | 0.72 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 6.05 | 0.74 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,300 | 5.60 | 0.67 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,000 | 5.31 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 6.05 | 0.74 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,500 | 6.12 | 0.72 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,300 | 5.60 | 0.67 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,000 | 5.31 | 0.66 |
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.