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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 | Sebastian Aho |
| C | Tyler Seguin |
| W | Blake Wheeler |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Brett Pesce |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Util | Dustin Byfuglien |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 34.79 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,400 | 4.78 | 0.65 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,100 | 4.30 | 0.60 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,300 | 4.06 | 0.56 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,900 | 3.81 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $2,900 | 2.70 | 0.93 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $2,900 | 2.70 | 0.93 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $2,900 | 2.70 | 0.93 |
| Brandon Dubinsky | TB | $3,200 | 2.22 | 0.69 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,900 | 4.83 | 0.70 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,700 | 4.09 | 0.61 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $6,800 | 4.06 | 0.60 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,000 | 3.97 | 0.57 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,200 | 3.97 | 0.64 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $6,500 | 3.76 | 0.58 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,600 | 3.61 | 0.55 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,400 | 3.46 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,900 | 4.83 | 0.70 |
| Nick Foligno | TB | $4,500 | 3.00 | 0.67 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,700 | 3.17 | 0.67 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $4,600 | 3.07 | 0.67 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $4,200 | 2.77 | 0.66 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,100 | 3.33 | 0.65 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $3,800 | 2.46 | 0.65 |
| Joel Armia | PIT | $3,100 | 2.02 | 0.65 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,700 | 3.62 | 0.64 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,800 | 3.58 | 0.62 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | NYR | $5,600 | 3.47 | 0.62 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,300 | 3.45 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $2,900 | 2.70 | 0.93 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $2,900 | 2.70 | 0.93 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $2,900 | 2.70 | 0.93 |
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $3,200 | 2.31 | 0.72 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,300 | 5.96 | 0.72 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,100 | 5.16 | 0.64 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,900 | 4.91 | 0.62 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,300 | 3.96 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,300 | 5.96 | 0.72 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,100 | 5.16 | 0.64 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,900 | 4.91 | 0.62 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,300 | 3.96 | 0.54 |
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.