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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 | John Tavares |
| C | Jack Eichel |
| W | Jesper Bratt |
| W | Evander Kane |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| D | Joel Edmundson |
| D | Nikita Zadorov |
| G | Robin Lehner |
| Util | Alex Pietrangelo |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 39.49 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,100 | 5.85 | 0.82 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $6,900 | 3.98 | 0.58 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,200 | 3.74 | 0.60 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $5,800 | 3.46 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,100 | 5.85 | 0.82 |
| Riley Nash | BOS | $3,200 | 2.54 | 0.79 |
| Casey Cizikas | NJ | $3,000 | 2.02 | 0.67 |
| Sean Kuraly | BOS | $3,000 | 1.92 | 0.64 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,200 | 5.81 | 0.94 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,900 | 4.44 | 0.64 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,600 | 4.18 | 0.55 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $5,500 | 4.15 | 0.75 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $6,400 | 4.13 | 0.65 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $5,000 | 3.66 | 0.73 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,500 | 3.62 | 0.48 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $6,700 | 3.60 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Bratt | COL | $2,500 | 2.46 | 0.98 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,200 | 5.81 | 0.94 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | CAR | $3,700 | 3.41 | 0.92 |
| Jason Pominville | BUF | $4,100 | 3.43 | 0.84 |
| Sven Andrighetto | FLA | $3,600 | 2.91 | 0.81 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $5,500 | 4.15 | 0.75 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $5,000 | 3.66 | 0.73 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,500 | 3.24 | 0.72 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,800 | 4.60 | 0.79 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | NYI | $5,400 | 3.44 | 0.64 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $4,800 | 3.28 | 0.68 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,900 | 3.27 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Edmundson | EDM | $3,100 | 3.09 | 1.00 |
| Nikita Zadorov | FLA | $3,200 | 3.11 | 0.97 |
| Will Butcher | COL | $2,700 | 2.45 | 0.91 |
| John Moore | COL | $3,100 | 2.83 | 0.91 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,300 | 6.30 | 0.76 |
| Robin Lehner | BUF | $7,800 | 6.15 | 0.79 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,300 | 5.69 | 0.69 |
| Cory Schneider | COL | $7,300 | 5.51 | 0.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lehner | BUF | $7,800 | 6.15 | 0.79 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,300 | 6.30 | 0.76 |
| Cory Schneider | COL | $7,300 | 5.51 | 0.75 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,300 | 5.69 | 0.69 |
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.