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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 | Sean Couturier |
| W | Mattias Janmark |
| W | Zach Hyman |
| W | Mitchell Marner |
| D | Jake Muzzin |
| D | Jordan Oesterle |
| G | Frederik Andersen |
| Util | Bo Horvat |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 34.31 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,100 | 4.98 | 0.70 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,900 | 4.96 | 0.63 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $7,500 | 4.83 | 0.64 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,300 | 4.80 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,100 | 4.98 | 0.70 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,400 | 4.41 | 0.69 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $5,900 | 4.05 | 0.69 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,300 | 4.80 | 0.66 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,100 | 4.86 | 0.68 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,700 | 3.92 | 0.59 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $5,900 | 3.77 | 0.64 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,900 | 3.77 | 0.55 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,200 | 3.73 | 0.60 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $6,400 | 3.68 | 0.57 |
| James van Riemsdyk | NYR | $5,700 | 3.44 | 0.60 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $5,500 | 3.28 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattias Janmark | SJ | $2,900 | 1.99 | 0.69 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,100 | 4.86 | 0.68 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $3,900 | 2.60 | 0.67 |
| Richard Panik | ARZ | $3,600 | 2.33 | 0.65 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $5,900 | 3.77 | 0.64 |
| Jesper Fast | NYI | $2,900 | 1.86 | 0.64 |
| Josh Leivo | WPG | $3,400 | 2.17 | 0.64 |
| Tyler Toffoli | VAN | $4,500 | 2.85 | 0.63 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,300 | 3.59 | 0.57 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,700 | 3.37 | 0.59 |
| Jake Muzzin | OTT | $4,400 | 3.01 | 0.68 |
| Travis Sanheim | NYR | $4,900 | 2.91 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Muzzin | OTT | $4,400 | 3.01 | 0.68 |
| Jordan Oesterle | ARZ | $3,600 | 2.44 | 0.68 |
| Korbinian Holzer | LA | $2,800 | 1.85 | 0.66 |
| Ron Hainsey | OTT | $3,200 | 2.05 | 0.64 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,300 | 5.97 | 0.72 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,100 | 5.39 | 0.67 |
| Carter Hart | NYR | $7,800 | 4.69 | 0.60 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,000 | 4.44 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,300 | 5.97 | 0.72 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,100 | 5.39 | 0.67 |
| Carter Hart | NYR | $7,800 | 4.69 | 0.60 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,000 | 4.44 | 0.55 |
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.