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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 | Jack Eichel |
| W | Matt Luff |
| W | Ryan Donato |
| W | Johnny Gaudreau |
| D | Dan Girardi |
| D | Justin Braun |
| G | Jaroslav Halak |
| Util | Cam Atkinson |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 38.82 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,700 | 6.29 | 0.82 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,500 | 6.11 | 0.81 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,900 | 5.89 | 0.75 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,000 | 5.77 | 0.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,700 | 6.29 | 0.82 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,500 | 6.11 | 0.81 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $5,900 | 4.61 | 0.78 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $5,500 | 4.32 | 0.78 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,100 | 6.15 | 0.76 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,600 | 5.97 | 0.78 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,700 | 5.86 | 0.76 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,800 | 5.71 | 0.73 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,400 | 5.43 | 0.73 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,200 | 5.11 | 0.71 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $6,900 | 5.07 | 0.73 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,100 | 4.98 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Luff | VAN | $2,800 | 2.32 | 0.83 |
| Ryan Donato | BOS | $2,800 | 2.29 | 0.82 |
| Alex Chiasson | ANA | $3,700 | 2.96 | 0.80 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,600 | 5.97 | 0.78 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $5,300 | 4.14 | 0.78 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,100 | 6.15 | 0.76 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,700 | 5.86 | 0.76 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $4,600 | 3.41 | 0.74 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,100 | 4.41 | 0.72 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,400 | 4.41 | 0.69 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,800 | 4.35 | 0.75 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,200 | 4.03 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Braun | ATL | $3,300 | 2.57 | 0.78 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,800 | 4.35 | 0.75 |
| Connor Murphy | STL | $3,100 | 2.31 | 0.75 |
| Dan Girardi | DET | $3,300 | 2.45 | 0.74 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,000 | 5.75 | 0.72 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,200 | 5.43 | 0.66 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,400 | 5.11 | 0.61 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,300 | 5.08 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,000 | 5.75 | 0.72 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,200 | 5.43 | 0.66 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,900 | 4.90 | 0.62 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,300 | 5.08 | 0.61 |
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.