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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 | Ryan O’Reilly |
| C | Tyler Seguin |
| W | Brock McGinn |
| W | Jason Dickinson |
| W | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Brett Pesce |
| G | Ben Bishop |
| Util | Alexander Radulov |
| Salary | $48,000 |
| Expected Points | 32.28 |
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 | 4.89 | 0.67 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,800 | 3.55 | 0.52 |
| Jordan Staal | WSH | $4,700 | 3.07 | 0.65 |
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $6,100 | 2.92 | 0.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roope Hintz | SJ | $3,800 | 2.60 | 0.68 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,300 | 4.89 | 0.67 |
| Jordan Staal | WSH | $4,700 | 3.07 | 0.65 |
| Oskar Sundqvist | EDM | $3,000 | 1.92 | 0.64 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,300 | 4.71 | 0.64 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $6,900 | 4.28 | 0.62 |
| Mats Zuccarello | SJ | $5,800 | 3.38 | 0.58 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $6,200 | 3.26 | 0.53 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $5,000 | 3.15 | 0.63 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $5,300 | 3.01 | 0.57 |
| David Perron | EDM | $4,700 | 2.94 | 0.63 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $6,000 | 2.93 | 0.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $2,700 | 1.96 | 0.73 |
| Jason Dickinson | SJ | $2,900 | 2.11 | 0.73 |
| Robert Thomas | EDM | $2,500 | 1.68 | 0.67 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,300 | 4.71 | 0.64 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $5,000 | 3.15 | 0.63 |
| David Perron | EDM | $4,700 | 2.94 | 0.63 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,600 | 2.91 | 0.63 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $6,900 | 4.28 | 0.62 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,800 | 3.72 | 0.64 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,100 | 3.58 | 0.59 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,500 | 3.02 | 0.67 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,500 | 3.00 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 2.06 | 0.82 |
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $3,700 | 2.59 | 0.70 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,500 | 3.02 | 0.67 |
| Adam Pelech | NJ | $3,500 | 2.23 | 0.64 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,900 | 6.13 | 0.78 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,500 | 5.81 | 0.77 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,400 | 5.15 | 0.70 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $7,700 | 4.52 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,900 | 6.13 | 0.78 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,500 | 5.81 | 0.77 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,400 | 5.15 | 0.70 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $7,700 | 4.52 | 0.59 |
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.