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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 | David Krejci |
| W | Loui Eriksson |
| W | Jake DeBrusk |
| W | Jeff Skinner |
| D | Torey Krug |
| D | Justin Faulk |
| G | Henrik Lundqvist |
| Util | Filip Forsberg |
| Salary | $49,200 |
| Expected Points | 31.91 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,100 | 3.84 | 0.54 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,900 | 3.82 | 0.48 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $7,300 | 3.40 | 0.47 |
| Ryan Johansen | CGY | $5,200 | 3.00 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Krejci | BOS | $4,400 | 2.87 | 0.65 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $3,700 | 2.25 | 0.61 |
| Sean Kuraly | BOS | $3,200 | 1.85 | 0.58 |
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $3,900 | 2.26 | 0.58 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $6,400 | 3.81 | 0.59 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,900 | 3.69 | 0.53 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,800 | 3.66 | 0.54 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $5,900 | 3.52 | 0.60 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $5,500 | 3.33 | 0.61 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $6,000 | 3.16 | 0.53 |
| Sebastian Aho | WSH | $5,800 | 3.11 | 0.54 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $6,100 | 3.07 | 0.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loui Eriksson | WPG | $3,100 | 2.31 | 0.74 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,000 | 2.92 | 0.73 |
| Danton Heinen | BOS | $4,200 | 2.97 | 0.71 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $3,300 | 2.20 | 0.67 |
| Thomas Vanek | WPG | $3,300 | 2.18 | 0.66 |
| Sam Gagner | WPG | $3,200 | 2.12 | 0.66 |
| Riley Nash | BOS | $3,000 | 1.96 | 0.65 |
| Drake Caggiula | ANA | $3,700 | 2.38 | 0.64 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,400 | 3.77 | 0.59 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,700 | 3.34 | 0.71 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $4,600 | 3.34 | 0.73 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | NYI | $5,600 | 3.19 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torey Krug | BOS | $4,600 | 3.34 | 0.73 |
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $3,500 | 2.49 | 0.71 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,700 | 3.34 | 0.71 |
| Charlie McAvoy | BOS | $4,600 | 3.13 | 0.68 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,100 | 5.82 | 0.72 |
| Scott Darling | WSH | $7,400 | 4.68 | 0.63 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,300 | 4.35 | 0.60 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,100 | 3.69 | 0.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrik Lundqvist | NYI | $8,100 | 5.82 | 0.72 |
| Scott Darling | WSH | $7,400 | 4.68 | 0.63 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,300 | 4.35 | 0.60 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,100 | 3.69 | 0.52 |
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.