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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 | Jordan Staal |
| W | Josh Anderson |
| W | Tyler Bertuzzi |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| D | Rasmus Andersson |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | Sergei Bobrovsky |
| Util | Jared McCann |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 36.08 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,600 | 5.61 | 0.74 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $11,600 | 5.08 | 0.44 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,500 | 4.39 | 0.58 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,300 | 4.33 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,600 | 5.61 | 0.74 |
| Nick Bjugstad | PHI | $4,000 | 2.67 | 0.67 |
| Mikael Backlund | CEN | $5,400 | 3.55 | 0.66 |
| Teddy Blueger | PHI | $3,100 | 2.03 | 0.65 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,900 | 5.41 | 0.68 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,700 | 5.15 | 0.67 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $10,100 | 4.27 | 0.42 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,300 | 4.15 | 0.57 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $10,900 | 4.11 | 0.38 |
| James van Riemsdyk | NYR | $10,600 | 4.10 | 0.39 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,700 | 4.02 | 0.60 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,500 | 3.99 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $4,800 | 3.87 | 0.81 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | TOR | $3,800 | 2.83 | 0.74 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $3,900 | 2.81 | 0.72 |
| Jared McCann | PHI | $4,000 | 2.90 | 0.72 |
| Jordan Greenway | NSH | $2,500 | 1.77 | 0.71 |
| Oscar Lindberg | MTL | $4,900 | 3.47 | 0.71 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $5,100 | 3.59 | 0.70 |
| Victor Olofsson | BUF | $4,200 | 2.93 | 0.70 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,600 | 4.55 | 0.69 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,400 | 3.72 | 0.58 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,800 | 3.50 | 0.60 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $6,100 | 3.39 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Andersson | CEN | $2,700 | 2.03 | 0.75 |
| David Savard | TB | $3,500 | 2.51 | 0.72 |
| Marcus Pettersson | PHI | $2,800 | 1.97 | 0.70 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,600 | 4.55 | 0.69 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,900 | 6.00 | 0.76 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,300 | 5.68 | 0.68 |
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $8,000 | 5.20 | 0.65 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,200 | 4.99 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,900 | 6.00 | 0.76 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,300 | 5.68 | 0.68 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,100 | 4.72 | 0.66 |
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $8,000 | 5.20 | 0.65 |
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.