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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 | Connor McDavid |
| C | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | Oliver Bjorkstrand |
| W | Tyler Johnson |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| D | Yohann Auvitu |
| G | Tuukka Rask |
| Util | Nikita Zaitsev |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 34.26 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,900 | 5.37 | 0.68 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,600 | 4.76 | 0.63 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,500 | 4.72 | 0.63 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,300 | 4.18 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Rask | WSH | $3,300 | 2.35 | 0.71 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,900 | 5.37 | 0.68 |
| Derek Stepan | ARZ | $4,500 | 2.97 | 0.66 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $4,100 | 2.65 | 0.65 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,600 | 5.27 | 0.69 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,300 | 4.50 | 0.62 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,100 | 4.24 | 0.60 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,800 | 4.22 | 0.54 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,000 | 4.07 | 0.58 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,700 | 3.91 | 0.58 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $6,300 | 3.87 | 0.61 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,800 | 3.75 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,600 | 5.27 | 0.69 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | CGY | $3,300 | 2.21 | 0.67 |
| Adam Erne | DET | $2,900 | 1.95 | 0.67 |
| David Backes | BOS | $4,700 | 3.11 | 0.66 |
| Christian Fischer | ARZ | $3,100 | 2.05 | 0.66 |
| Tyler Johnson | DET | $5,400 | 3.52 | 0.65 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $4,100 | 2.66 | 0.65 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $3,500 | 2.29 | 0.65 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,400 | 5.22 | 0.70 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,300 | 4.15 | 0.66 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $6,400 | 3.90 | 0.61 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,600 | 3.80 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,100 | 2.38 | 0.77 |
| Yohann Auvitu | ANA | $2,700 | 2.05 | 0.76 |
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $2,900 | 2.12 | 0.73 |
| Nikita Zaitsev | OTT | $3,300 | 2.37 | 0.72 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,500 | 6.14 | 0.72 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,200 | 5.63 | 0.69 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,300 | 5.54 | 0.67 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,200 | 5.42 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,500 | 6.14 | 0.72 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,200 | 5.63 | 0.69 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,300 | 5.54 | 0.67 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,000 | 5.34 | 0.67 |
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.