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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 | Auston Matthews |
| W | Carl Grundstrom |
| W | Bryan Rust |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| D | Tyler Myers |
| D | John Gilmour |
| G | Juuse Saros |
| Util | Mark Giordano |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 36.82 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,500 | 5.49 | 0.73 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,400 | 5.05 | 0.68 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,200 | 5.02 | 0.70 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,300 | 5.02 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Cirelli | DET | $3,700 | 2.72 | 0.74 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,500 | 5.49 | 0.73 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $6,900 | 4.89 | 0.71 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,200 | 5.02 | 0.70 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,300 | 5.34 | 0.73 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $7,200 | 4.73 | 0.66 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,700 | 4.70 | 0.70 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,800 | 4.65 | 0.68 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,600 | 4.59 | 0.70 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,100 | 4.56 | 0.64 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $6,500 | 4.54 | 0.70 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,000 | 4.49 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $4,400 | 3.28 | 0.75 |
| Carl Grundstrom | VAN | $2,500 | 1.87 | 0.75 |
| Jared McCann | PHI | $4,300 | 3.17 | 0.74 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | NYI | $4,100 | 3.05 | 0.74 |
| Roope Hintz | SJ | $3,300 | 2.44 | 0.74 |
| Marcus Sorensen | ATL | $2,800 | 2.09 | 0.74 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $3,900 | 2.83 | 0.73 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $4,400 | 3.19 | 0.73 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,700 | 4.82 | 0.72 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 4.20 | 0.60 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,600 | 4.09 | 0.62 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,000 | 3.95 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Myers | PIT | $3,800 | 2.97 | 0.78 |
| John Gilmour | NYI | $3,000 | 2.30 | 0.77 |
| Ben Chiarot | PIT | $3,300 | 2.44 | 0.74 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,700 | 4.82 | 0.72 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $7,700 | 5.86 | 0.76 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,400 | 5.54 | 0.66 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 5.27 | 0.64 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,000 | 5.15 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $7,700 | 5.86 | 0.76 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,500 | 5.12 | 0.68 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,400 | 5.54 | 0.66 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 5.27 | 0.64 |
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.