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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 | John Tavares |
| C | Mika Zibanejad |
| W | Peter Cehlarik |
| W | Zach Hyman |
| W | Sean Kuraly |
| D | Morgan Rielly |
| D | Jake Muzzin |
| G | Frederik Andersen |
| Util | David Pastrnak |
| Salary | $49,400 |
| Expected Points | 36.11 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,100 | 5.32 | 0.75 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,500 | 5.10 | 0.68 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,500 | 4.83 | 0.74 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $6,900 | 4.75 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,100 | 5.32 | 0.75 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,500 | 4.83 | 0.74 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $6,900 | 4.75 | 0.69 |
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $5,000 | 3.40 | 0.68 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,200 | 5.30 | 0.74 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,000 | 5.11 | 0.73 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,600 | 4.65 | 0.70 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $5,500 | 3.83 | 0.70 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $5,900 | 3.62 | 0.61 |
| Ryan Dzingel | MTL | $4,800 | 3.23 | 0.67 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $5,200 | 3.20 | 0.61 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $3,900 | 3.00 | 0.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Cehlarik | BOS | $3,200 | 2.46 | 0.77 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $3,900 | 3.00 | 0.77 |
| Sean Kuraly | BOS | $2,700 | 2.02 | 0.75 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,200 | 5.30 | 0.74 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,000 | 5.11 | 0.73 |
| Chris Wagner | BOS | $2,500 | 1.74 | 0.70 |
| Bobby Ryan | MTL | $4,200 | 2.92 | 0.70 |
| Jesper Fast | NYI | $2,500 | 1.75 | 0.70 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $5,700 | 3.83 | 0.67 |
| Jake Muzzin | OTT | $4,800 | 3.47 | 0.72 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,900 | 3.33 | 0.56 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,400 | 3.04 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Hainsey | OTT | $2,800 | 2.07 | 0.74 |
| Jake Muzzin | OTT | $4,800 | 3.47 | 0.72 |
| Tony DeAngelo | NYI | $3,600 | 2.52 | 0.70 |
| Kevan Miller | BOS | $2,500 | 1.74 | 0.70 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,300 | 5.88 | 0.71 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $7,500 | 4.60 | 0.61 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | NYI | $7,100 | 3.25 | 0.46 |
| Garret Sparks | OTT | $8,100 | 2.62 | 0.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,300 | 5.88 | 0.71 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $7,500 | 4.60 | 0.61 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | NYI | $7,100 | 3.25 | 0.46 |
| Garret Sparks | OTT | $8,100 | 2.62 | 0.32 |
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.