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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 | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| C | Riley Nash |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| W | Boone Jenner |
| W | Patrick Marleau |
| D | Seth Jones |
| D | Torey Krug |
| G | Sergei Bobrovsky |
| Util | Cam Atkinson |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 35.6 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $6,800 | 4.52 | 0.66 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,200 | 4.16 | 0.67 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $5,600 | 3.46 | 0.62 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | TB | $5,200 | 3.13 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Nash | BOS | $3,300 | 2.32 | 0.70 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,200 | 4.16 | 0.67 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $6,800 | 4.52 | 0.66 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $5,600 | 3.46 | 0.62 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,700 | 5.23 | 0.78 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,100 | 4.94 | 0.70 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 4.91 | 0.64 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,900 | 4.52 | 0.65 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,200 | 4.38 | 0.71 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $5,800 | 3.39 | 0.58 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $5,300 | 3.26 | 0.62 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $5,500 | 3.22 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,700 | 5.23 | 0.78 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,100 | 3.01 | 0.73 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,200 | 4.38 | 0.71 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,100 | 4.94 | 0.70 |
| David Backes | BOS | $4,000 | 2.67 | 0.67 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,900 | 4.52 | 0.65 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $3,000 | 1.96 | 0.65 |
| Danton Heinen | BOS | $3,100 | 2.02 | 0.65 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,600 | 4.31 | 0.77 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,800 | 3.99 | 0.69 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,200 | 3.74 | 0.72 |
| Zach Werenski | TB | $4,500 | 3.17 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,600 | 4.31 | 0.77 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,200 | 3.74 | 0.72 |
| Zach Werenski | TB | $4,500 | 3.17 | 0.70 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,800 | 3.99 | 0.69 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,200 | 5.59 | 0.68 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,600 | 4.89 | 0.64 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,000 | 4.77 | 0.60 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,400 | 4.25 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,200 | 5.59 | 0.68 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,600 | 4.89 | 0.64 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,000 | 4.77 | 0.60 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,400 | 4.25 | 0.57 |
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.