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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 | Roope Hintz |
| C | Brayden Schenn |
| W | Jason Dickinson |
| W | Alexander Steen |
| W | Sammy Blais |
| D | Esa Lindell |
| D | Jay Bouwmeester |
| G | Ben Bishop |
| Util | Colton Parayko |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 25.05 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $11,800 | 4.51 | 0.38 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $11,400 | 3.29 | 0.29 |
| Roope Hintz | SJ | $5,900 | 3.22 | 0.55 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,700 | 2.64 | 0.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roope Hintz | SJ | $5,900 | 3.22 | 0.55 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,700 | 2.64 | 0.39 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $11,800 | 4.51 | 0.38 |
| Tyler Bozak | EDM | $6,200 | 2.13 | 0.34 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $11,000 | 4.50 | 0.41 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $10,400 | 4.00 | 0.38 |
| Mats Zuccarello | SJ | $8,700 | 3.86 | 0.44 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $9,300 | 3.86 | 0.42 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $9,600 | 3.03 | 0.32 |
| David Perron | EDM | $7,300 | 2.89 | 0.40 |
| Jason Dickinson | SJ | $5,100 | 2.42 | 0.47 |
| Alexander Steen | EDM | $4,700 | 1.80 | 0.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Dickinson | SJ | $5,100 | 2.42 | 0.47 |
| Mats Zuccarello | SJ | $8,700 | 3.86 | 0.44 |
| Andrew Cogliano | SJ | $3,700 | 1.55 | 0.42 |
| Sammy Blais | EDM | $3,000 | 1.25 | 0.42 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $9,300 | 3.86 | 0.42 |
| Blake Comeau | SJ | $3,300 | 1.38 | 0.42 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $11,000 | 4.50 | 0.41 |
| David Perron | EDM | $7,300 | 2.89 | 0.40 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $10,000 | 4.17 | 0.42 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $7,000 | 2.98 | 0.43 |
| Esa Lindell | SJ | $5,400 | 2.68 | 0.50 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $7,600 | 2.65 | 0.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esa Lindell | SJ | $5,400 | 2.68 | 0.50 |
| Jay Bouwmeester | EDM | $4,200 | 1.93 | 0.46 |
| Miro Heiskanen | SJ | $5,500 | 2.48 | 0.45 |
| Joel Edmundson | EDM | $4,600 | 2.04 | 0.44 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,900 | 6.13 | 0.78 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,300 | 5.11 | 0.62 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,100 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Anton Khudobin | SJ | $7,700 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,900 | 6.13 | 0.78 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,300 | 5.11 | 0.62 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,100 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Anton Khudobin | SJ | $7,700 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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.