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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 | Phillip Danault |
| C | Mathew Barzal |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Johnny Gaudreau |
| W | Evan Rodrigues |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Ryan Pulock |
| G | Collin Delia |
| Util | Brock Boeser |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 38.53 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | OTT | $12,200 | 5.71 | 0.47 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,000 | 5.51 | 0.69 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $12,000 | 5.13 | 0.43 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,600 | 4.91 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Danault | CAR | $4,500 | 3.47 | 0.77 |
| Mathew Barzal | NJ | $6,300 | 4.65 | 0.74 |
| Mark Jankowski | CEN | $3,200 | 2.37 | 0.74 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,000 | 5.51 | 0.69 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,800 | 5.99 | 0.77 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,600 | 5.83 | 0.77 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 5.65 | 0.71 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $10,600 | 5.31 | 0.50 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,900 | 5.27 | 0.67 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,700 | 5.13 | 0.67 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $9,800 | 4.80 | 0.49 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,200 | 4.68 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,600 | 5.83 | 0.77 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,800 | 5.99 | 0.77 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | NJ | $3,800 | 2.84 | 0.75 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $5,800 | 4.32 | 0.74 |
| Evan Rodrigues | BUF | $3,300 | 2.38 | 0.72 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 5.65 | 0.71 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $5,300 | 3.67 | 0.69 |
| David Perron | EDM | $4,300 | 2.93 | 0.68 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $10,200 | 4.56 | 0.45 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,100 | 4.02 | 0.66 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,200 | 3.92 | 0.63 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,800 | 3.86 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 3.11 | 1.24 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $4,600 | 3.49 | 0.76 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $5,300 | 3.85 | 0.73 |
| Anton Stralman | DET | $4,000 | 2.85 | 0.71 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,300 | 5.53 | 0.67 |
| Collin Delia | STL | $7,200 | 5.29 | 0.73 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $7,700 | 5.27 | 0.68 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,900 | 5.06 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Delia | STL | $7,200 | 5.29 | 0.73 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $7,700 | 5.27 | 0.68 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,300 | 5.53 | 0.67 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $7,900 | 5.06 | 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.