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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 | Matt Duchene |
| C | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | Artemi Panarin |
| W | Brock McGinn |
| W | Frank Vatrano |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Brayden McNabb |
| G | Robin Lehner |
| Util | Patrick Kane |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 37.5 |
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 | 5.67 | 0.74 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $6,900 | 4.96 | 0.72 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,200 | 4.87 | 0.68 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,200 | 4.86 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,700 | 5.67 | 0.74 |
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $6,300 | 4.66 | 0.74 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $6,900 | 4.96 | 0.72 |
| Kevin Hayes | NYI | $4,900 | 3.54 | 0.72 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,800 | 5.79 | 0.74 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,500 | 5.41 | 0.72 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,200 | 5.25 | 0.73 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,300 | 5.17 | 0.71 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,000 | 5.01 | 0.72 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,100 | 4.98 | 0.70 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $6,700 | 4.82 | 0.72 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $6,900 | 4.76 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,800 | 5.79 | 0.74 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,400 | 4.72 | 0.74 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,200 | 5.25 | 0.73 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,000 | 5.01 | 0.72 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,500 | 5.41 | 0.72 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $5,200 | 3.74 | 0.72 |
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $2,900 | 2.09 | 0.72 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $6,700 | 4.82 | 0.72 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,500 | 4.71 | 0.72 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,400 | 4.33 | 0.68 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,000 | 3.91 | 0.65 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,800 | 3.81 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 3.13 | 1.25 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,500 | 4.71 | 0.72 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $4,900 | 3.38 | 0.69 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,400 | 4.33 | 0.68 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,000 | 5.50 | 0.69 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,900 | 5.36 | 0.68 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,100 | 5.11 | 0.63 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,300 | 5.11 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,000 | 5.50 | 0.69 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,900 | 5.36 | 0.68 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,100 | 5.11 | 0.63 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,300 | 5.11 | 0.62 |
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.