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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 | Lucas Wallmark |
| C | Sean Kuraly |
| W | Andrei Svechnikov |
| W | Warren Foegele |
| W | Jake DeBrusk |
| D | Jaccob Slavin |
| D | Brett Pesce |
| G | Tuukka Rask |
| Util | Zdeno Chara |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 26.13 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $11,600 | 4.60 | 0.40 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $10,900 | 3.36 | 0.31 |
| David Krejci | BOS | $9,300 | 3.32 | 0.36 |
| Jordan Staal | WSH | $10,100 | 3.12 | 0.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $11,600 | 4.60 | 0.40 |
| Sean Kuraly | BOS | $5,400 | 2.10 | 0.39 |
| Charlie Coyle | BOS | $6,400 | 2.34 | 0.37 |
| David Krejci | BOS | $9,300 | 3.32 | 0.36 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $11,300 | 5.38 | 0.48 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $10,600 | 5.27 | 0.50 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $9,700 | 3.81 | 0.39 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | WSH | $5,500 | 3.17 | 0.58 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $6,700 | 3.13 | 0.47 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $7,300 | 3.10 | 0.42 |
| Nino Niederreiter | WSH | $6,100 | 2.53 | 0.41 |
| Warren Foegele | WSH | $3,800 | 2.11 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Svechnikov | WSH | $5,500 | 3.17 | 0.58 |
| Warren Foegele | WSH | $3,800 | 2.11 | 0.56 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $10,600 | 5.27 | 0.50 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $11,300 | 5.38 | 0.48 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $6,700 | 3.13 | 0.47 |
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $4,300 | 2.01 | 0.47 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $7,300 | 3.10 | 0.42 |
| Nino Niederreiter | WSH | $6,100 | 2.53 | 0.41 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $8,800 | 3.53 | 0.40 |
| Jaccob Slavin | WSH | $5,800 | 3.35 | 0.58 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $7,000 | 3.29 | 0.47 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $7,700 | 3.17 | 0.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaccob Slavin | WSH | $5,800 | 3.35 | 0.58 |
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $5,100 | 2.68 | 0.53 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | BOS | $4,600 | 2.19 | 0.48 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $7,000 | 3.29 | 0.47 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,400 | 6.03 | 0.72 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $8,100 | 4.50 | 0.56 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,200 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $8,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,400 | 6.03 | 0.72 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $8,100 | 4.50 | 0.56 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,200 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $8,000 | 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.