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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 | Tyler Seguin |
| W | Jake DeBrusk |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Pavel Buchnevich |
| D | John Gilmour |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | Jaroslav Halak |
| Util | Roope Hintz |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 37.31 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,200 | 5.57 | 0.77 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,100 | 5.23 | 0.74 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,200 | 5.06 | 0.70 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,000 | 4.99 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $6,400 | 4.91 | 0.77 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,200 | 5.57 | 0.77 |
| Roope Hintz | SJ | $3,100 | 2.38 | 0.77 |
| Derek Ryan | CEN | $3,200 | 2.41 | 0.75 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,200 | 5.23 | 0.73 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,100 | 4.65 | 0.65 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,400 | 4.49 | 0.70 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,800 | 4.47 | 0.66 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,600 | 4.05 | 0.61 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,500 | 3.97 | 0.61 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $6,800 | 3.96 | 0.58 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,200 | 3.83 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavel Buchnevich | NYI | $4,000 | 2.97 | 0.74 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,200 | 5.23 | 0.73 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $4,300 | 3.06 | 0.71 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,400 | 4.49 | 0.70 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $3,900 | 2.71 | 0.69 |
| Jason Dickinson | SJ | $2,600 | 1.80 | 0.69 |
| Brendan Lemieux | NYI | $2,600 | 1.79 | 0.69 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,500 | 3.12 | 0.69 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,200 | 4.39 | 0.71 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,000 | 4.08 | 0.68 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,800 | 3.82 | 0.66 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $5,600 | 3.17 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gilmour | NYI | $3,100 | 2.58 | 0.83 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,200 | 4.39 | 0.71 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,000 | 4.08 | 0.68 |
| Brandon Carlo | BOS | $2,700 | 1.81 | 0.67 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,100 | 6.16 | 0.76 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $8,200 | 4.67 | 0.57 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,100 | 4.64 | 0.65 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,100 | 4.35 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,100 | 6.16 | 0.76 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,100 | 4.64 | 0.65 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,100 | 4.35 | 0.61 |
| David Rittich | CEN | $8,200 | 4.67 | 0.57 |
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.