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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 | Matt Duchene |
| W | Nick Ritchie |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Michael Frolik |
| D | Dougie Hamilton |
| D | Duncan Keith |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Util | Mark Giordano |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 31.65 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,200 | 4.20 | 0.58 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $6,100 | 3.61 | 0.59 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $6,600 | 3.45 | 0.52 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $5,800 | 3.34 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Hanzal | SJ | $2,900 | 1.86 | 0.64 |
| Ryan Hartman | STL | $3,300 | 2.00 | 0.61 |
| Ryan Kesler | LA | $4,000 | 2.45 | 0.61 |
| Radek Faksa | SJ | $3,200 | 1.91 | 0.60 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,000 | 4.31 | 0.62 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $6,700 | 3.67 | 0.55 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $5,200 | 3.26 | 0.63 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $6,800 | 3.24 | 0.48 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $6,600 | 3.19 | 0.48 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,300 | 3.16 | 0.50 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $6,200 | 3.13 | 0.50 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,400 | 3.06 | 0.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Ritchie | LA | $3,000 | 2.02 | 0.67 |
| Devin Shore | SJ | $3,100 | 2.02 | 0.65 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | STL | $3,200 | 2.07 | 0.65 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $3,200 | 2.07 | 0.65 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $4,000 | 2.55 | 0.64 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $4,800 | 3.02 | 0.63 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $5,200 | 3.26 | 0.63 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,000 | 4.31 | 0.62 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,300 | 4.03 | 0.64 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,200 | 3.73 | 0.72 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,800 | 3.47 | 0.60 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,000 | 3.24 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,200 | 3.73 | 0.72 |
| Duncan Keith | STL | $4,600 | 3.09 | 0.67 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $5,000 | 3.24 | 0.65 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,300 | 4.03 | 0.64 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Miller | LA | $8,000 | 4.39 | 0.55 |
| Anton Forsberg | STL | $7,600 | 4.37 | 0.57 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,400 | 4.15 | 0.56 |
| Mike Condon | MTL | $7,300 | 3.05 | 0.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Forsberg | STL | $7,600 | 4.37 | 0.57 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,400 | 4.15 | 0.56 |
| Ryan Miller | LA | $8,000 | 4.39 | 0.55 |
| Mike Condon | MTL | $7,300 | 3.05 | 0.42 |
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.