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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 | Connor McDavid |
| C | Tyler Seguin |
| W | Carl Grundstrom |
| W | Josh Anderson |
| W | Kyle Connor |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Tyler Myers |
| G | Sergei Bobrovsky |
| Util | Jonathan Huberdeau |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 36.91 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,900 | 5.45 | 0.69 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,300 | 5.19 | 0.71 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,700 | 5.11 | 0.66 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,600 | 4.73 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roope Hintz | SJ | $3,300 | 2.50 | 0.76 |
| Jordan Staal | WSH | $4,500 | 3.23 | 0.72 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,300 | 5.19 | 0.71 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $5,500 | 3.90 | 0.71 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,500 | 5.10 | 0.68 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,900 | 4.96 | 0.63 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $7,000 | 4.93 | 0.70 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 4.86 | 0.61 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,800 | 4.54 | 0.67 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,600 | 4.43 | 0.67 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $6,000 | 4.30 | 0.72 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,500 | 4.29 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Grundstrom | VAN | $2,700 | 2.12 | 0.79 |
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $5,000 | 3.90 | 0.78 |
| Jayce Hawryluk | CHI | $2,600 | 1.94 | 0.75 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $3,400 | 2.56 | 0.75 |
| Zack Kassian | ANA | $3,200 | 2.34 | 0.73 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $5,000 | 3.59 | 0.72 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $6,000 | 4.30 | 0.72 |
| Rudolfs Balcers | MTL | $3,100 | 2.22 | 0.72 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $6,100 | 4.26 | 0.70 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $6,400 | 4.01 | 0.63 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,600 | 4.00 | 0.61 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,500 | 3.83 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 2.67 | 1.07 |
| Tyler Myers | PIT | $3,600 | 2.84 | 0.79 |
| Ben Chiarot | PIT | $3,200 | 2.43 | 0.76 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | CHI | $3,500 | 2.52 | 0.72 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,600 | 5.51 | 0.73 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,100 | 5.45 | 0.67 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $6,700 | 4.63 | 0.69 |
| Anton Khudobin | SJ | $7,100 | 4.52 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,600 | 5.51 | 0.73 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $6,700 | 4.63 | 0.69 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,100 | 5.45 | 0.67 |
| Anton Khudobin | SJ | $7,100 | 4.52 | 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.