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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 | Teddy Blueger |
| C | Roope Hintz |
| W | Jared McCann |
| W | Tyler Bertuzzi |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| D | Tyson Barrie |
| D | Alexander Edler |
| G | Matt Murray |
| Util | Patrice Bergeron |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 35.77 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,700 | 5.31 | 0.69 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,400 | 5.23 | 0.71 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,300 | 5.22 | 0.71 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,600 | 5.20 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teddy Blueger | PHI | $3,100 | 2.42 | 0.78 |
| Roope Hintz | SJ | $3,500 | 2.66 | 0.76 |
| Nick Bjugstad | PHI | $3,900 | 2.87 | 0.73 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,400 | 5.23 | 0.71 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,600 | 5.42 | 0.71 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,200 | 5.11 | 0.71 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,700 | 5.03 | 0.65 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,400 | 4.98 | 0.67 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,500 | 4.58 | 0.61 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,800 | 4.45 | 0.65 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,100 | 4.36 | 0.71 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,900 | 4.34 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared McCann | PHI | $4,100 | 3.30 | 0.80 |
| Zack Kassian | ANA | $2,900 | 2.19 | 0.76 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | TOR | $3,900 | 2.96 | 0.76 |
| Tanner Pearson | WPG | $3,100 | 2.33 | 0.75 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $5,600 | 4.23 | 0.75 |
| Marcus Sorensen | ATL | $2,600 | 1.89 | 0.73 |
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $4,900 | 3.53 | 0.72 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,600 | 5.42 | 0.71 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $6,100 | 4.16 | 0.68 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $6,200 | 4.15 | 0.67 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $6,300 | 4.04 | 0.64 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,200 | 4.01 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Zadorov | FLA | $2,500 | 1.85 | 0.74 |
| Tim Heed | ATL | $2,600 | 1.93 | 0.74 |
| Marcus Pettersson | PHI | $2,800 | 1.98 | 0.71 |
| Brett Kulak | CAR | $3,600 | 2.49 | 0.69 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $8,300 | 5.74 | 0.69 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,900 | 5.47 | 0.69 |
| Anton Khudobin | SJ | $7,900 | 5.26 | 0.67 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,900 | 5.23 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $8,300 | 5.74 | 0.69 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,900 | 5.47 | 0.69 |
| Anton Khudobin | SJ | $7,900 | 5.26 | 0.67 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $7,900 | 5.23 | 0.66 |
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.