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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 | John Tavares |
| W | Zach Hyman |
| W | Karson Kuhlman |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| D | Tyson Barrie |
| D | Brett Pesce |
| G | Ben Bishop |
| Util | David Pastrnak |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 36.98 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,400 | 4.98 | 0.67 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,000 | 4.87 | 0.70 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $6,700 | 4.78 | 0.71 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $6,600 | 4.68 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | OTT | $6,700 | 4.78 | 0.71 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $6,600 | 4.68 | 0.71 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,000 | 4.87 | 0.70 |
| Jordan Staal | WSH | $4,400 | 3.07 | 0.70 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,100 | 5.12 | 0.72 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,900 | 4.97 | 0.72 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,600 | 4.88 | 0.64 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,300 | 4.68 | 0.74 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,500 | 4.20 | 0.65 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,600 | 4.08 | 0.62 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,100 | 3.94 | 0.65 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $6,700 | 3.84 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $3,800 | 2.89 | 0.76 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,300 | 4.68 | 0.74 |
| Karson Kuhlman | BOS | $3,000 | 2.21 | 0.74 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,100 | 5.12 | 0.72 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,900 | 4.97 | 0.72 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,700 | 3.36 | 0.71 |
| Danton Heinen | BOS | $3,100 | 2.16 | 0.70 |
| Colin Wilson | FLA | $2,900 | 2.01 | 0.69 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,300 | 4.30 | 0.68 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,300 | 3.96 | 0.75 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,100 | 3.90 | 0.64 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,400 | 3.69 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,300 | 3.96 | 0.75 |
| Nikita Zadorov | FLA | $2,700 | 1.95 | 0.72 |
| Jake Muzzin | OTT | $4,100 | 2.96 | 0.72 |
| Ron Hainsey | OTT | $2,900 | 2.03 | 0.70 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,500 | 6.16 | 0.82 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,900 | 5.26 | 0.67 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,200 | 5.05 | 0.70 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,000 | 4.77 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,500 | 6.16 | 0.82 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,200 | 5.05 | 0.70 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,000 | 4.77 | 0.68 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,900 | 5.26 | 0.67 |
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.