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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 | Roope Hintz |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Jonathan Huberdeau |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Travis Sanheim |
| G | Jake Allen |
| Util | Josh Anderson |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 41.64 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,000 | 6.56 | 0.94 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,000 | 5.86 | 0.73 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,200 | 5.72 | 0.70 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $8,100 | 5.64 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,000 | 6.56 | 0.94 |
| Roope Hintz | SJ | $3,300 | 2.84 | 0.86 |
| Jordan Staal | WSH | $4,500 | 3.67 | 0.82 |
| Noel Acciari | BOS | $2,500 | 1.87 | 0.75 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,100 | 6.43 | 0.91 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,300 | 6.19 | 0.85 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,500 | 5.58 | 0.74 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,800 | 5.52 | 0.71 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,600 | 5.32 | 0.81 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 5.02 | 0.63 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $6,800 | 4.97 | 0.73 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,100 | 4.92 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,100 | 6.43 | 0.91 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,300 | 6.19 | 0.85 |
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $4,500 | 3.68 | 0.82 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,600 | 5.32 | 0.81 |
| Chris Wagner | BOS | $2,700 | 2.17 | 0.80 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,900 | 3.84 | 0.78 |
| David Perron | EDM | $5,100 | 3.93 | 0.77 |
| Tanner Pearson | WPG | $3,000 | 2.29 | 0.76 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,200 | 4.29 | 0.69 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,000 | 4.22 | 0.70 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $6,100 | 4.15 | 0.68 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $6,300 | 3.89 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 2.20 | 0.88 |
| Brandon Carlo | BOS | $2,800 | 2.26 | 0.81 |
| Adam Pelech | NJ | $3,200 | 2.47 | 0.77 |
| Ben Chiarot | PIT | $3,300 | 2.37 | 0.72 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,900 | 5.77 | 0.73 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,100 | 5.73 | 0.71 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,600 | 5.65 | 0.74 |
| Anton Khudobin | SJ | $7,300 | 5.21 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,600 | 5.65 | 0.74 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,900 | 5.77 | 0.73 |
| Anton Khudobin | SJ | $7,300 | 5.21 | 0.71 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,100 | 5.73 | 0.71 |
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.