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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 | Sam Gagner |
| C | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | Chris Kreider |
| W | Daniel Sedin |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| D | Danny DeKeyser |
| D | Roman Josi |
| G | Pekka Rinne |
| Util | Viktor Arvidsson |
| Salary | $49,100 |
| Expected Points | 33.55 |
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 | 5.01 | 0.66 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,900 | 4.73 | 0.60 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $7,000 | 3.89 | 0.56 |
| Eric Staal | NSH | $7,100 | 3.82 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Gagner | WPG | $2,800 | 1.99 | 0.71 |
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $3,200 | 2.21 | 0.69 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,600 | 5.01 | 0.66 |
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $4,000 | 2.66 | 0.66 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,400 | 4.84 | 0.65 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $5,900 | 3.99 | 0.68 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $6,600 | 3.90 | 0.59 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,500 | 3.66 | 0.56 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,100 | 3.64 | 0.60 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,700 | 3.56 | 0.53 |
| Mikael Granlund | NSH | $6,400 | 3.47 | 0.54 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $5,500 | 3.21 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $4,300 | 3.06 | 0.71 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $4,200 | 2.88 | 0.69 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $5,900 | 3.99 | 0.68 |
| Michael Cammalleri | VAN | $3,600 | 2.45 | 0.68 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $3,800 | 2.50 | 0.66 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,400 | 4.84 | 0.65 |
| Justin Abdelkader | TOR | $3,100 | 2.01 | 0.65 |
| Darren Helm | TOR | $3,000 | 1.90 | 0.63 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,500 | 4.25 | 0.57 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 4.04 | 0.65 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,800 | 3.68 | 0.63 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,100 | 3.36 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny DeKeyser | TOR | $2,700 | 1.89 | 0.70 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,100 | 3.36 | 0.66 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 4.04 | 0.65 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,800 | 3.68 | 0.63 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,000 | 5.85 | 0.73 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $8,300 | 5.61 | 0.68 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,800 | 5.58 | 0.72 |
| Darcy Kuemper | VAN | $7,200 | 5.25 | 0.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | VAN | $7,200 | 5.25 | 0.73 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,000 | 5.85 | 0.73 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,800 | 5.58 | 0.72 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $8,300 | 5.61 | 0.68 |
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.