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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 | Travis Zajac |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| W | Marcus Johansson |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| D | Mark Barberio |
| D | Roman Josi |
| G | John Gibson |
| Util | Viktor Arvidsson |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 35.26 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,100 | 4.82 | 0.68 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,400 | 4.79 | 0.65 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $6,700 | 4.63 | 0.69 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,100 | 4.00 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $3,000 | 2.09 | 0.70 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $6,700 | 4.63 | 0.69 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,100 | 4.82 | 0.68 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,100 | 4.00 | 0.65 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,100 | 5.25 | 0.74 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,300 | 5.01 | 0.69 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,700 | 4.96 | 0.64 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,000 | 4.52 | 0.56 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,200 | 4.45 | 0.72 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,700 | 4.38 | 0.65 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,500 | 3.86 | 0.59 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $5,000 | 3.41 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,100 | 5.25 | 0.74 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,200 | 4.45 | 0.72 |
| Marcus Johansson | COL | $3,000 | 2.16 | 0.72 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,300 | 5.01 | 0.69 |
| Danton Heinen | BOS | $3,000 | 2.06 | 0.69 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $5,000 | 3.41 | 0.68 |
| Austin Watson | CGY | $3,300 | 2.22 | 0.67 |
| Blake Coleman | COL | $3,100 | 2.07 | 0.67 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 4.53 | 0.65 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,800 | 4.28 | 0.74 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,000 | 4.04 | 0.67 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,900 | 3.83 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Barberio | FLA | $2,700 | 2.19 | 0.81 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,800 | 4.28 | 0.74 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,300 | 3.74 | 0.70 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,000 | 4.04 | 0.67 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,500 | 5.60 | 0.66 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,100 | 5.09 | 0.63 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,400 | 4.96 | 0.67 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,400 | 4.91 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $7,400 | 4.96 | 0.67 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,500 | 5.60 | 0.66 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,600 | 4.75 | 0.63 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,100 | 5.09 | 0.63 |
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.