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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 | Tyler Bozak |
| W | Matt Calvert |
| W | Pat Maroon |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| D | John Carlson |
| D | Duncan Keith |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Util | Patrice Bergeron |
| Salary | $48,100 |
| Expected Points | 31.55 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,500 | 4.92 | 0.66 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,300 | 4.83 | 0.66 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $6,900 | 4.23 | 0.61 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,600 | 4.17 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $5,300 | 3.97 | 0.75 |
| Tyler Bozak | EDM | $4,300 | 3.03 | 0.70 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,300 | 4.83 | 0.66 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,500 | 4.92 | 0.66 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,700 | 4.69 | 0.61 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,800 | 4.52 | 0.66 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,400 | 4.49 | 0.61 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,200 | 4.07 | 0.57 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $6,700 | 3.82 | 0.57 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,600 | 3.75 | 0.57 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $6,100 | 3.63 | 0.60 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $6,900 | 3.58 | 0.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Calvert | FLA | $2,500 | 1.77 | 0.71 |
| Pat Maroon | EDM | $2,800 | 1.96 | 0.70 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,800 | 4.52 | 0.66 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,400 | 4.49 | 0.61 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,700 | 4.69 | 0.61 |
| Danton Heinen | BOS | $3,000 | 1.80 | 0.60 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $6,100 | 3.63 | 0.60 |
| Alexander Steen | EDM | $4,400 | 2.58 | 0.59 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,300 | 3.75 | 0.59 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,900 | 3.34 | 0.57 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,400 | 3.01 | 0.56 |
| Brent Seabrook | STL | $5,200 | 2.85 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $3,400 | 2.13 | 0.63 |
| Joel Edmundson | EDM | $3,300 | 2.04 | 0.62 |
| Josh Morrissey | PIT | $3,900 | 2.38 | 0.61 |
| Dmitry Orlov | DAL | $3,200 | 1.95 | 0.61 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 5.04 | 0.61 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $7,500 | 4.62 | 0.62 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,400 | 4.34 | 0.59 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $8,000 | 3.95 | 0.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $7,500 | 4.62 | 0.62 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,200 | 5.04 | 0.61 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,400 | 4.34 | 0.59 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,600 | 3.81 | 0.50 |
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.