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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 | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Adam Lowry |
| W | Sebastian Aho |
| W | Ty Rattie |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| G | John Gibson |
| Util | Nikita Kucherov |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 37.18 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,800 | 5.78 | 0.74 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,600 | 5.01 | 0.66 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,300 | 4.74 | 0.65 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,300 | 4.72 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Nelson | NJ | $3,300 | 2.52 | 0.76 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,800 | 5.78 | 0.74 |
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $3,100 | 2.28 | 0.74 |
| Artem Anisimov | STL | $3,100 | 2.18 | 0.70 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,000 | 5.37 | 0.67 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 4.56 | 0.58 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,100 | 4.47 | 0.63 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,700 | 4.36 | 0.65 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,200 | 4.35 | 0.60 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $6,600 | 4.30 | 0.65 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,100 | 4.04 | 0.66 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $6,900 | 4.02 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowry | PIT | $3,000 | 2.72 | 0.91 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $2,800 | 2.48 | 0.89 |
| Ty Rattie | ANA | $3,500 | 2.84 | 0.81 |
| Ryan Carpenter | ATL | $3,100 | 2.25 | 0.72 |
| Brian Gibbons | COL | $3,400 | 2.38 | 0.70 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $3,300 | 2.24 | 0.68 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,000 | 5.37 | 0.67 |
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $3,200 | 2.14 | 0.67 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,200 | 4.31 | 0.70 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,400 | 3.86 | 0.71 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,800 | 3.74 | 0.64 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,800 | 3.73 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $2,800 | 2.48 | 0.89 |
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,600 | 2.67 | 0.74 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,400 | 3.86 | 0.71 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,200 | 4.31 | 0.70 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,300 | 6.46 | 0.78 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,100 | 5.66 | 0.70 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 5.18 | 0.63 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,300 | 5.16 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,300 | 6.46 | 0.78 |
| Keith Kinkaid | COL | $7,300 | 5.16 | 0.71 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,100 | 5.66 | 0.70 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 5.18 | 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.