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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 | Auston Matthews |
| C | John Tavares |
| W | Reilly Smith |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| D | Brenden Dillon |
| D | Ron Hainsey |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Util | William Karlsson |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 35.16 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $6,600 | 5.05 | 0.76 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $6,800 | 4.80 | 0.71 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $6,400 | 4.61 | 0.72 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,200 | 4.18 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $6,600 | 5.05 | 0.76 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $6,400 | 4.61 | 0.72 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $6,800 | 4.80 | 0.71 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,200 | 4.18 | 0.67 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,500 | 4.89 | 0.75 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,700 | 4.79 | 0.71 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,100 | 3.84 | 0.63 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $5,600 | 3.50 | 0.63 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,500 | 3.48 | 0.63 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $5,800 | 3.34 | 0.58 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,900 | 3.09 | 0.63 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $4,100 | 2.76 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,500 | 4.89 | 0.75 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,700 | 4.79 | 0.71 |
| Karson Kuhlman | BOS | $3,000 | 2.05 | 0.68 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $4,100 | 2.76 | 0.67 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $3,600 | 2.39 | 0.66 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,100 | 3.84 | 0.63 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,500 | 3.48 | 0.63 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,900 | 3.09 | 0.63 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,500 | 3.89 | 0.60 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $5,700 | 3.53 | 0.62 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $6,100 | 3.44 | 0.56 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,600 | 3.05 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Hainsey | OTT | $2,900 | 2.04 | 0.70 |
| Nikita Zaitsev | OTT | $2,600 | 1.72 | 0.66 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $3,700 | 2.46 | 0.66 |
| Jake Muzzin | OTT | $4,300 | 2.74 | 0.64 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,900 | 4.37 | 0.55 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,500 | 3.49 | 0.46 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,200 | 3.15 | 0.44 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,000 | 2.24 | 0.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,900 | 4.37 | 0.55 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,500 | 3.49 | 0.46 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,200 | 3.15 | 0.44 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,000 | 2.24 | 0.32 |
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.