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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 | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| W | Kevin Labanc |
| D | Ron Hainsey |
| D | Marc-Edouard Vlasic |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Util | Reilly Smith |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 35.44 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $6,800 | 5.07 | 0.74 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $6,700 | 4.92 | 0.73 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,100 | 4.25 | 0.70 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $6,400 | 4.19 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $6,800 | 5.07 | 0.74 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $6,700 | 4.92 | 0.73 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,100 | 4.25 | 0.70 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $5,900 | 4.10 | 0.69 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,500 | 5.33 | 0.82 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,700 | 5.01 | 0.75 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,300 | 3.71 | 0.70 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $5,500 | 3.61 | 0.66 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $5,900 | 3.51 | 0.59 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $5,600 | 3.24 | 0.58 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $5,000 | 3.05 | 0.61 |
| Gustav Nyquist | ATL | $4,800 | 2.68 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,500 | 5.33 | 0.82 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,700 | 5.01 | 0.75 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,300 | 3.71 | 0.70 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $3,500 | 2.36 | 0.67 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $5,500 | 3.61 | 0.66 |
| Karson Kuhlman | BOS | $3,000 | 1.90 | 0.63 |
| Marcus Sorensen | ATL | $2,600 | 1.62 | 0.62 |
| Danton Heinen | BOS | $3,800 | 2.32 | 0.61 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,400 | 3.94 | 0.61 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $5,900 | 3.57 | 0.61 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,100 | 3.49 | 0.57 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,700 | 3.29 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $3,700 | 2.50 | 0.68 |
| Ron Hainsey | OTT | $3,000 | 1.92 | 0.64 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $5,900 | 3.57 | 0.61 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,400 | 3.94 | 0.61 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,400 | 4.51 | 0.61 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,900 | 4.12 | 0.52 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,700 | 3.24 | 0.42 |
| Garret Sparks | OTT | $7,200 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,400 | 4.51 | 0.61 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,900 | 4.12 | 0.52 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,700 | 3.24 | 0.42 |
| Garret Sparks | OTT | $7,200 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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.