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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 | Roope Hintz |
| C | John Tavares |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Karson Kuhlman |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| D | Nikita Zadorov |
| G | Ben Bishop |
| Util | Patrice Bergeron |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| 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 | $7,100 | 5.04 | 0.71 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $6,700 | 4.72 | 0.70 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $6,900 | 4.68 | 0.68 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $6,800 | 4.50 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roope Hintz | SJ | $3,200 | 2.49 | 0.78 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,100 | 5.04 | 0.71 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $6,400 | 4.45 | 0.70 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $6,700 | 4.72 | 0.70 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,100 | 5.15 | 0.72 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,300 | 4.99 | 0.68 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,500 | 4.89 | 0.65 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,400 | 4.66 | 0.73 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,600 | 4.32 | 0.65 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,200 | 4.18 | 0.67 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,300 | 4.15 | 0.66 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $6,900 | 4.09 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $6,400 | 4.66 | 0.73 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,100 | 5.15 | 0.72 |
| Brett Connolly | DAL | $3,800 | 2.62 | 0.69 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,300 | 4.99 | 0.68 |
| Mats Zuccarello | SJ | $5,200 | 3.51 | 0.68 |
| Karson Kuhlman | BOS | $3,100 | 2.11 | 0.68 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,200 | 4.18 | 0.67 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $4,300 | 2.82 | 0.66 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,200 | 4.45 | 0.72 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,900 | 3.91 | 0.66 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,500 | 3.75 | 0.68 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,300 | 3.57 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,200 | 4.45 | 0.72 |
| Ron Hainsey | OTT | $3,100 | 2.10 | 0.68 |
| Nikita Zadorov | FLA | $2,800 | 1.92 | 0.68 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,500 | 3.75 | 0.68 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,200 | 5.85 | 0.71 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,200 | 5.54 | 0.77 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,300 | 5.39 | 0.65 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,900 | 4.89 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $7,200 | 5.54 | 0.77 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,200 | 5.85 | 0.71 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,300 | 5.39 | 0.65 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,900 | 4.89 | 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.