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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 | Mika Zibanejad |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Danton Heinen |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Ben Chiarot |
| G | Juuse Saros |
| Util | Frank Vatrano |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 40.55 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,400 | 5.69 | 0.77 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $7,000 | 5.19 | 0.74 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $6,900 | 5.06 | 0.73 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,400 | 5.02 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,400 | 5.69 | 0.77 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,300 | 4.82 | 0.77 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $6,500 | 4.90 | 0.75 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $7,000 | 5.19 | 0.74 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,600 | 6.43 | 0.85 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,700 | 5.01 | 0.75 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,500 | 4.94 | 0.66 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $11,000 | 4.94 | 0.45 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $6,900 | 4.81 | 0.70 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,200 | 4.54 | 0.73 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,600 | 4.46 | 0.68 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,100 | 4.40 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,600 | 6.43 | 0.85 |
| Danton Heinen | BOS | $2,900 | 2.35 | 0.81 |
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $2,800 | 2.15 | 0.77 |
| Peter Cehlarik | BOS | $3,000 | 2.29 | 0.76 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,700 | 5.01 | 0.75 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $3,900 | 2.93 | 0.75 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $5,100 | 3.74 | 0.73 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,200 | 4.54 | 0.73 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $11,800 | 4.42 | 0.37 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,100 | 3.80 | 0.62 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $5,900 | 3.78 | 0.64 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,800 | 3.64 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 3.14 | 1.26 |
| John Moore | BOS | $2,900 | 2.01 | 0.69 |
| Tony DeAngelo | NYI | $3,700 | 2.54 | 0.69 |
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $3,600 | 2.43 | 0.68 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,400 | 7.33 | 0.87 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $8,000 | 4.83 | 0.60 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,000 | 4.79 | 0.60 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,800 | 4.59 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $8,400 | 7.33 | 0.87 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,500 | 4.54 | 0.60 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,000 | 4.79 | 0.60 |
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $8,000 | 4.83 | 0.60 |
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.