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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 | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| W | Filip Forsberg |
| W | Colton Sceviour |
| W | Zach Parise |
| D | Juuso Valimaki |
| D | Matt Dumba |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Util | Matthew Tkachuk |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 42.2 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,500 | 6.76 | 0.90 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,100 | 6.19 | 0.87 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $5,800 | 4.28 | 0.74 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,000 | 3.92 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,500 | 6.76 | 0.90 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,100 | 6.19 | 0.87 |
| Mark Jankowski | CEN | $3,000 | 2.54 | 0.85 |
| Radek Faksa | SJ | $3,100 | 2.47 | 0.80 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,400 | 6.03 | 0.94 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 5.87 | 0.74 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,000 | 5.64 | 0.81 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $6,500 | 4.61 | 0.71 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $5,300 | 4.59 | 0.87 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,700 | 4.51 | 0.67 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $5,700 | 4.47 | 0.78 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | CHI | $5,500 | 4.17 | 0.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,400 | 6.03 | 0.94 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $5,300 | 4.59 | 0.87 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $2,700 | 2.34 | 0.87 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,000 | 5.64 | 0.81 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $5,700 | 4.47 | 0.78 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | CHI | $5,500 | 4.17 | 0.76 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $3,700 | 2.72 | 0.74 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 5.87 | 0.74 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,800 | 4.86 | 0.71 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,700 | 4.09 | 0.72 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $5,400 | 3.88 | 0.72 |
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $4,600 | 3.67 | 0.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuso Valimaki | CEN | $2,500 | 2.19 | 0.88 |
| Matt Dumba | NSH | $4,600 | 3.67 | 0.80 |
| Jonas Brodin | NSH | $2,700 | 2.14 | 0.79 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,700 | 4.09 | 0.72 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,700 | 5.96 | 0.77 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,400 | 4.90 | 0.58 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,000 | 4.54 | 0.57 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $6,900 | 4.19 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,700 | 5.96 | 0.77 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $6,900 | 4.19 | 0.61 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,400 | 4.90 | 0.58 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,000 | 4.54 | 0.57 |
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.