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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 | Connor McDavid |
| W | Jake Guentzel |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| W | Jamie Benn |
| D | Jason Garrison |
| D | Roman Polak |
| G | Darcy Kuemper |
| Util | Casey Cizikas |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 33 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,800 | 5.11 | 0.66 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,100 | 4.99 | 0.70 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,300 | 4.50 | 0.62 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,800 | 4.32 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,100 | 4.99 | 0.70 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,800 | 5.11 | 0.66 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,800 | 4.32 | 0.63 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $6,700 | 4.24 | 0.63 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 4.71 | 0.61 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,200 | 4.64 | 0.64 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $6,900 | 4.33 | 0.63 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $7,000 | 3.93 | 0.56 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $5,800 | 3.82 | 0.66 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $6,500 | 3.67 | 0.56 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $6,800 | 3.66 | 0.54 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $6,500 | 3.52 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $5,800 | 3.82 | 0.66 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,200 | 4.64 | 0.64 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $6,900 | 4.33 | 0.63 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 4.71 | 0.61 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $5,700 | 3.42 | 0.60 |
| David Backes | BOS | $2,900 | 1.73 | 0.59 |
| Devin Shore | SJ | $3,800 | 2.21 | 0.58 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $3,700 | 2.15 | 0.58 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,400 | 3.67 | 0.57 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,200 | 3.54 | 0.57 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,800 | 3.28 | 0.56 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $4,900 | 2.96 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Garrison | ANA | $2,500 | 1.74 | 0.69 |
| Roman Polak | SJ | $2,600 | 1.78 | 0.68 |
| Thomas Hickey | NJ | $2,600 | 1.70 | 0.65 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $4,900 | 2.96 | 0.60 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $8,100 | 5.55 | 0.68 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,900 | 5.01 | 0.63 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,700 | 4.38 | 0.57 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,800 | 3.87 | 0.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $8,100 | 5.55 | 0.68 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $7,900 | 5.01 | 0.63 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,700 | 4.38 | 0.57 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,000 | 3.68 | 0.53 |
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.