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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 | Patrice Bergeron |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | James van Riemsdyk |
| W | William Nylander |
| W | Marcus Johansson |
| D | Nate Schmidt |
| D | Cody Ceci |
| G | Braden Holtby |
| Util | Brooks Orpik |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 31.5 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,600 | 4.53 | 0.60 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,300 | 3.47 | 0.48 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | WSH | $7,200 | 3.45 | 0.48 |
| Kyle Turris | OTT | $5,200 | 3.00 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,600 | 4.53 | 0.60 |
| Riley Nash | BOS | $3,300 | 1.99 | 0.60 |
| Lars Eller | WSH | $3,300 | 1.94 | 0.59 |
| Kyle Turris | OTT | $5,200 | 3.00 | 0.58 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,400 | 3.95 | 0.47 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $5,900 | 3.53 | 0.60 |
| James van Riemsdyk | TOR | $6,100 | 3.48 | 0.57 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,500 | 3.36 | 0.61 |
| Marcus Johansson | WSH | $4,800 | 3.09 | 0.64 |
| Mike Hoffman | OTT | $6,000 | 3.08 | 0.51 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,400 | 2.94 | 0.40 |
| T.J. Oshie | WSH | $6,900 | 2.89 | 0.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Johansson | WSH | $4,800 | 3.09 | 0.64 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $5,500 | 3.36 | 0.61 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $5,900 | 3.53 | 0.60 |
| Connor Brown | TOR | $3,500 | 2.09 | 0.60 |
| Zach Hyman | TOR | $3,700 | 2.17 | 0.59 |
| Leo Komarov | TOR | $3,600 | 2.04 | 0.57 |
| James van Riemsdyk | TOR | $6,100 | 3.48 | 0.57 |
| David Backes | BOS | $4,700 | 2.47 | 0.53 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | CAR | $7,500 | 4.42 | 0.59 |
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $4,800 | 3.17 | 0.66 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | WSH | $6,000 | 3.15 | 0.53 |
| Cody Ceci | OTT | $3,600 | 2.82 | 0.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Schmidt | WSH | $2,800 | 2.36 | 0.84 |
| Cody Ceci | OTT | $3,600 | 2.82 | 0.78 |
| Matt Hunwick | TOR | $3,000 | 2.11 | 0.70 |
| Brooks Orpik | WSH | $3,200 | 2.16 | 0.68 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $8,400 | 6.06 | 0.72 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,000 | 5.23 | 0.65 |
| Craig Anderson | OTT | $7,300 | 4.77 | 0.65 |
| Frederik Andersen | TOR | $7,000 | 4.00 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $8,400 | 6.06 | 0.72 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,000 | 5.23 | 0.65 |
| Craig Anderson | OTT | $7,300 | 4.77 | 0.65 |
| Frederik Andersen | TOR | $7,000 | 4.00 | 0.57 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.