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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 | Tyler Seguin |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| W | Dustin Brown |
| W | Jamie Benn |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Johnny Boychuk |
| G | Jaroslav Halak |
| Util | Colton Sceviour |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 33.91 |
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 | 5.27 | 0.69 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,000 | 4.88 | 0.61 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $6,800 | 4.37 | 0.64 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,300 | 4.28 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,600 | 5.27 | 0.69 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $6,800 | 4.37 | 0.64 |
| Mikko Koivu | NSH | $3,900 | 2.39 | 0.61 |
| Casey Cizikas | NJ | $3,400 | 2.06 | 0.61 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,500 | 5.07 | 0.68 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,300 | 4.07 | 0.56 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,400 | 3.92 | 0.53 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $6,100 | 3.87 | 0.63 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,300 | 3.85 | 0.61 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | CHI | $6,900 | 3.82 | 0.55 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $6,700 | 3.81 | 0.57 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,200 | 3.79 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,500 | 5.07 | 0.68 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $5,400 | 3.61 | 0.67 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $2,800 | 1.79 | 0.64 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $6,100 | 3.87 | 0.63 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,300 | 3.85 | 0.61 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $5,700 | 3.46 | 0.61 |
| Nino Niederreiter | NSH | $3,200 | 1.94 | 0.61 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,200 | 3.79 | 0.61 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,800 | 4.05 | 0.60 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,200 | 3.40 | 0.55 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $6,500 | 3.35 | 0.51 |
| Ryan Suter | NSH | $5,400 | 3.21 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 2.30 | 0.92 |
| Alec Martinez | VAN | $3,800 | 2.37 | 0.62 |
| Johnny Boychuk | NJ | $3,000 | 1.87 | 0.62 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,800 | 4.05 | 0.60 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,200 | 5.76 | 0.70 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,400 | 5.60 | 0.67 |
| Linus Ullmark | BUF | $7,000 | 4.66 | 0.67 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,300 | 4.64 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,200 | 5.76 | 0.70 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,400 | 5.60 | 0.67 |
| Linus Ullmark | BUF | $7,000 | 4.66 | 0.67 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $7,300 | 4.64 | 0.64 |
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.