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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 | Jordan Staal |
| C | Tyler Seguin |
| W | Mats Zuccarello |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| W | Justin Williams |
| D | Dougie Hamilton |
| D | Brett Pesce |
| G | Ben Bishop |
| Util | Justin Faulk |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 34.79 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,300 | 4.99 | 0.68 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,900 | 3.58 | 0.52 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $6,000 | 3.21 | 0.54 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $5,600 | 3.10 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,300 | 4.99 | 0.68 |
| Jordan Staal | WSH | $4,400 | 2.91 | 0.66 |
| Roope Hintz | SJ | $4,200 | 2.66 | 0.63 |
| Radek Faksa | SJ | $2,800 | 1.76 | 0.63 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,000 | 4.98 | 0.71 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 4.95 | 0.63 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $5,700 | 3.66 | 0.64 |
| Mats Zuccarello | SJ | $4,800 | 3.45 | 0.72 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,100 | 3.39 | 0.56 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $5,500 | 3.37 | 0.61 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $5,200 | 3.03 | 0.58 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,600 | 2.93 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mats Zuccarello | SJ | $4,800 | 3.45 | 0.72 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,000 | 4.98 | 0.71 |
| Brett Connolly | DAL | $3,400 | 2.33 | 0.68 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,600 | 2.93 | 0.64 |
| Nino Niederreiter | WSH | $4,200 | 2.68 | 0.64 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $5,700 | 3.66 | 0.64 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 4.95 | 0.63 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $5,500 | 3.37 | 0.61 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,500 | 3.97 | 0.61 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,500 | 3.84 | 0.70 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 3.76 | 0.61 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,800 | 3.18 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,500 | 3.84 | 0.70 |
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $3,600 | 2.49 | 0.69 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,800 | 3.18 | 0.66 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 3.76 | 0.61 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,900 | 6.02 | 0.76 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $6,900 | 5.15 | 0.75 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,500 | 4.70 | 0.63 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,200 | 4.65 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,900 | 6.02 | 0.76 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $6,900 | 5.15 | 0.75 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,500 | 4.70 | 0.63 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,200 | 4.65 | 0.57 |
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.