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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 | Auston Matthews |
| C | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | Andrew Cogliano |
| W | J.T. Compher |
| W | Leon Draisaitl |
| D | Jaccob Slavin |
| D | Nikita Zaitsev |
| G | Tuukka Rask |
| Util | Jack Eichel |
| Salary | $49,400 |
| Expected Points | 33.71 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,500 | 4.86 | 0.65 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,100 | 4.67 | 0.66 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,300 | 4.61 | 0.63 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,600 | 4.49 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Boyle | COL | $3,300 | 2.32 | 0.70 |
| Peter Holland | CAR | $2,900 | 1.99 | 0.69 |
| Jacob Josefson | BUF | $2,800 | 1.89 | 0.68 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,100 | 4.67 | 0.66 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,400 | 4.43 | 0.60 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,700 | 4.34 | 0.56 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,300 | 4.33 | 0.59 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,000 | 4.24 | 0.61 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,500 | 4.00 | 0.53 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,800 | 3.89 | 0.57 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,200 | 3.84 | 0.53 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $5,800 | 3.67 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $3,200 | 2.40 | 0.75 |
| J.T. Compher | FLA | $3,400 | 2.52 | 0.74 |
| Mattias Janmark | SJ | $3,600 | 2.55 | 0.71 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | STL | $3,400 | 2.43 | 0.71 |
| Sven Baertschi | WPG | $3,500 | 2.43 | 0.69 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $3,600 | 2.47 | 0.68 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,200 | 2.83 | 0.67 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $5,000 | 3.29 | 0.66 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,700 | 3.82 | 0.57 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,100 | 3.81 | 0.62 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,600 | 3.79 | 0.57 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 3.66 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaccob Slavin | WSH | $3,600 | 2.65 | 0.74 |
| Nikita Zaitsev | OTT | $3,500 | 2.53 | 0.72 |
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,600 | 2.57 | 0.71 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $4,400 | 3.03 | 0.69 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,000 | 5.80 | 0.73 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,100 | 5.66 | 0.70 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,700 | 5.57 | 0.72 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,900 | 5.24 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,000 | 5.80 | 0.73 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,700 | 5.57 | 0.72 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,100 | 5.66 | 0.70 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,400 | 5.07 | 0.69 |
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.