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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 | Jean-Gabriel Pageau |
| C | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | Christopher DiDomenico |
| W | Brock Nelson |
| W | Mike Hoffman |
| D | Erik Karlsson |
| D | Torey Krug |
| G | Braden Holtby |
| Util | Jeff Skinner |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 37.5 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,000 | 4.72 | 0.67 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $7,500 | 4.71 | 0.63 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,900 | 4.51 | 0.57 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,400 | 4.51 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | MTL | $3,400 | 2.80 | 0.82 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $5,400 | 3.68 | 0.68 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,000 | 4.72 | 0.67 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $3,500 | 2.32 | 0.66 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 5.07 | 0.65 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,100 | 4.77 | 0.67 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $6,200 | 4.62 | 0.74 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,700 | 4.50 | 0.58 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,400 | 4.30 | 0.67 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $7,000 | 4.19 | 0.60 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $6,700 | 4.11 | 0.61 |
| Christopher DiDomenico | MTL | $3,600 | 3.84 | 1.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher DiDomenico | MTL | $3,600 | 3.84 | 1.07 |
| Brock Nelson | NJ | $3,400 | 2.65 | 0.78 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $3,100 | 2.32 | 0.75 |
| Mike Hoffman | MTL | $6,200 | 4.62 | 0.74 |
| Zack Smith | MTL | $3,800 | 2.67 | 0.70 |
| Connor Brown | OTT | $4,100 | 2.81 | 0.68 |
| Matt Nieto | FLA | $3,200 | 2.17 | 0.68 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,100 | 4.77 | 0.67 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,100 | 5.45 | 0.77 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,100 | 3.60 | 0.71 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,600 | 3.49 | 0.62 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,000 | 3.39 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $7,100 | 5.45 | 0.77 |
| Scott Mayfield | NJ | $2,900 | 2.22 | 0.76 |
| Tyler Myers | PIT | $3,400 | 2.54 | 0.75 |
| Stephen Johns | SJ | $3,300 | 2.46 | 0.74 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,600 | 5.52 | 0.73 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,900 | 5.20 | 0.66 |
| Robin Lehner | BUF | $7,300 | 5.11 | 0.70 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,300 | 4.84 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,600 | 5.52 | 0.73 |
| Robin Lehner | BUF | $7,300 | 5.11 | 0.70 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $6,900 | 4.76 | 0.69 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,900 | 5.20 | 0.66 |
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.