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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 | Brock Nelson |
| W | Jordan Eberle |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Vinnie Hinostroza |
| D | Dougie Hamilton |
| D | P.K. Subban |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Util | Nick Bonino |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 33.92 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,400 | 5.20 | 0.70 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,100 | 4.32 | 0.61 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,100 | 4.03 | 0.57 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | BUF | $6,500 | 3.93 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,400 | 5.20 | 0.70 |
| Brock Nelson | NJ | $3,300 | 2.33 | 0.70 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,300 | 2.21 | 0.67 |
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $6,000 | 3.72 | 0.62 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 5.17 | 0.66 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,000 | 4.31 | 0.62 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,400 | 4.01 | 0.63 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $6,700 | 3.88 | 0.58 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,300 | 3.66 | 0.58 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,000 | 3.61 | 0.60 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $6,600 | 3.55 | 0.54 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $6,500 | 3.52 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Hinostroza | STL | $3,300 | 2.23 | 0.67 |
| Scott Hartnell | CGY | $3,100 | 2.08 | 0.67 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 5.17 | 0.66 |
| Jordan Eberle | NJ | $4,900 | 3.25 | 0.66 |
| Nick Ritchie | LA | $3,100 | 2.04 | 0.66 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $4,100 | 2.68 | 0.65 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $4,200 | 2.65 | 0.63 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,400 | 4.01 | 0.63 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $6,000 | 4.08 | 0.68 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,100 | 3.96 | 0.65 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,400 | 3.80 | 0.59 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,200 | 3.75 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,300 | 3.68 | 0.69 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $6,000 | 4.08 | 0.68 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,100 | 3.96 | 0.65 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,200 | 3.31 | 0.64 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,400 | 5.77 | 0.69 |
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,800 | 4.92 | 0.63 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,100 | 4.79 | 0.59 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,300 | 4.77 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,400 | 5.77 | 0.69 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,300 | 4.77 | 0.65 |
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $7,800 | 4.92 | 0.63 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,100 | 4.79 | 0.59 |
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.