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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 | Nathan MacKinnon |
| C | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | Oliver Bjorkstrand |
| W | Alexandre Texier |
| W | Alexander Kerfoot |
| D | Tyson Barrie |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Sergei Bobrovsky |
| Util | David Pastrnak |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 37.02 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,100 | 5.37 | 0.76 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $6,800 | 4.83 | 0.71 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,100 | 4.13 | 0.68 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,600 | 4.00 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,100 | 5.37 | 0.76 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $6,800 | 4.83 | 0.71 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,100 | 4.13 | 0.68 |
| Carl Soderberg | FLA | $4,100 | 2.65 | 0.65 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,000 | 5.15 | 0.74 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,800 | 4.77 | 0.70 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,300 | 4.24 | 0.67 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $6,500 | 3.85 | 0.59 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,200 | 3.57 | 0.69 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $5,900 | 3.51 | 0.59 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $5,700 | 3.36 | 0.59 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $5,000 | 3.07 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $3,700 | 3.03 | 0.82 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,000 | 5.15 | 0.74 |
| Alexandre Texier | TB | $2,800 | 2.06 | 0.74 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,800 | 4.77 | 0.70 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,200 | 3.57 | 0.69 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | FLA | $3,000 | 2.07 | 0.69 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,300 | 4.24 | 0.67 |
| Marcus Sorensen | ATL | $2,800 | 1.79 | 0.64 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,400 | 4.56 | 0.71 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,400 | 4.07 | 0.75 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,600 | 3.58 | 0.64 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $5,900 | 3.39 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,400 | 4.07 | 0.75 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,400 | 4.56 | 0.71 |
| David Savard | TB | $4,000 | 2.63 | 0.66 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $3,700 | 2.41 | 0.65 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,600 | 5.88 | 0.77 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,400 | 5.73 | 0.77 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,700 | 4.58 | 0.59 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,900 | 4.19 | 0.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,400 | 5.73 | 0.77 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,600 | 5.88 | 0.77 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,700 | 4.58 | 0.59 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,900 | 4.19 | 0.53 |
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.