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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 | Evgeni Malkin |
| C | Jack Eichel |
| W | Joonas Donskoi |
| W | Yohann Auvitu |
| W | Nick Bjugstad |
| D | Brent Burns |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Util | Patrice Bergeron |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 35.61 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,600 | 5.17 | 0.68 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,300 | 4.78 | 0.65 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $6,800 | 4.59 | 0.67 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,000 | 4.58 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,600 | 5.17 | 0.68 |
| Brian Boyle | COL | $3,200 | 2.19 | 0.68 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $6,800 | 4.59 | 0.67 |
| Matt Duchene | FLA | $4,000 | 2.67 | 0.67 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,100 | 4.80 | 0.59 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,300 | 4.62 | 0.63 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,100 | 4.52 | 0.64 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,200 | 4.46 | 0.62 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,600 | 4.36 | 0.57 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,900 | 4.22 | 0.61 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,800 | 4.17 | 0.61 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,000 | 4.02 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joonas Donskoi | ATL | $3,500 | 2.97 | 0.85 |
| Yohann Auvitu | ANA | $2,800 | 2.00 | 0.71 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $4,200 | 2.91 | 0.69 |
| Nick Bjugstad | CHI | $3,300 | 2.28 | 0.69 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $4,100 | 2.80 | 0.68 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $3,400 | 2.30 | 0.68 |
| Antoine Roussel | SJ | $2,900 | 1.97 | 0.68 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,000 | 3.99 | 0.67 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,100 | 5.21 | 0.73 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,400 | 4.03 | 0.63 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 4.00 | 0.64 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,600 | 3.72 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,100 | 5.21 | 0.73 |
| Aaron Ekblad | CHI | $4,300 | 2.95 | 0.69 |
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,900 | 2.68 | 0.69 |
| Stephen Johns | SJ | $3,100 | 2.10 | 0.68 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,300 | 5.92 | 0.71 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,100 | 5.92 | 0.73 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,000 | 5.69 | 0.71 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,000 | 5.36 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $8,100 | 5.92 | 0.73 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,300 | 5.18 | 0.71 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,300 | 5.92 | 0.71 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,000 | 5.69 | 0.71 |
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.