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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 | Dylan Strome |
| C | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | Brandon Saad |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Chris Wagner |
| D | John Moore |
| D | Travis Sanheim |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Util | Brad Marchand |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 35.25 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,100 | 5.70 | 0.70 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,700 | 4.11 | 0.61 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $5,500 | 3.66 | 0.66 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $5,700 | 3.56 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Strome | STL | $4,700 | 3.32 | 0.71 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,100 | 5.70 | 0.70 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $5,500 | 3.66 | 0.66 |
| Sean Kuraly | BOS | $2,900 | 1.92 | 0.66 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,000 | 5.66 | 0.71 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,100 | 5.46 | 0.67 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,400 | 5.07 | 0.69 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,900 | 4.17 | 0.60 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $5,700 | 3.65 | 0.64 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,100 | 3.60 | 0.59 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $4,400 | 3.21 | 0.73 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,700 | 3.03 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Saad | STL | $4,400 | 3.21 | 0.73 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,000 | 5.66 | 0.71 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,400 | 5.07 | 0.69 |
| Chris Wagner | BOS | $2,800 | 1.88 | 0.67 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,100 | 5.46 | 0.67 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,700 | 3.03 | 0.64 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $5,700 | 3.65 | 0.64 |
| Dominik Kahun | STL | $2,800 | 1.76 | 0.63 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,600 | 4.18 | 0.63 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $6,200 | 3.55 | 0.57 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $4,900 | 3.29 | 0.67 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,900 | 2.97 | 0.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Moore | BOS | $3,100 | 2.37 | 0.76 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $4,900 | 3.29 | 0.67 |
| Travis Sanheim | NYR | $3,100 | 2.01 | 0.65 |
| Sean Walker | VAN | $2,700 | 1.76 | 0.65 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,200 | 4.52 | 0.55 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,200 | 4.47 | 0.55 |
| Michal Neuvirth | NYR | $7,100 | 2.46 | 0.35 |
| Cam Ward | STL | $7,000 | 2.28 | 0.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,200 | 4.52 | 0.55 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,200 | 4.47 | 0.55 |
| Michal Neuvirth | NYR | $7,100 | 2.46 | 0.35 |
| Cam Ward | STL | $7,000 | 2.28 | 0.33 |
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.