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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 | Roope Hintz |
| W | David Perron |
| W | Brett Connolly |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| D | Ben Chiarot |
| D | Dougie Hamilton |
| G | Ben Bishop |
| Util | Alex Ovechkin |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 33.7 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,200 | 4.57 | 0.63 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,500 | 3.64 | 0.56 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $6,700 | 3.48 | 0.52 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $5,800 | 3.24 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radek Faksa | SJ | $2,700 | 1.79 | 0.66 |
| Roope Hintz | SJ | $4,100 | 2.67 | 0.65 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,200 | 4.57 | 0.63 |
| Oskar Sundqvist | EDM | $3,400 | 2.11 | 0.62 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,400 | 4.80 | 0.65 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,600 | 4.63 | 0.70 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $6,800 | 4.23 | 0.62 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,100 | 3.94 | 0.65 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $5,900 | 3.76 | 0.64 |
| Mats Zuccarello | SJ | $5,400 | 3.66 | 0.68 |
| David Perron | EDM | $4,700 | 3.36 | 0.71 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $5,800 | 3.34 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Perron | EDM | $4,700 | 3.36 | 0.71 |
| Brett Connolly | DAL | $3,400 | 2.37 | 0.70 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,600 | 4.63 | 0.70 |
| Mats Zuccarello | SJ | $5,400 | 3.66 | 0.68 |
| Austin Watson | CGY | $3,500 | 2.37 | 0.68 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,400 | 4.80 | 0.65 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,100 | 3.94 | 0.65 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $4,300 | 2.79 | 0.65 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,400 | 3.85 | 0.60 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,900 | 3.76 | 0.64 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,200 | 3.68 | 0.59 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,000 | 3.60 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Chiarot | PIT | $3,000 | 2.14 | 0.71 |
| Dante Fabbro | CGY | $2,500 | 1.75 | 0.70 |
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $3,600 | 2.39 | 0.66 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,000 | 3.26 | 0.65 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,900 | 5.75 | 0.73 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,500 | 5.40 | 0.72 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,000 | 5.34 | 0.67 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,800 | 4.87 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,900 | 5.75 | 0.73 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,500 | 5.40 | 0.72 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,000 | 5.34 | 0.67 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,800 | 4.87 | 0.62 |
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.