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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 | Logan Couture |
| C | Sean Kuraly |
| W | Jaden Schwartz |
| W | Brock McGinn |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| D | Brent Burns |
| D | Dougie Hamilton |
| G | Tuukka Rask |
| Util | Timo Meier |
| Salary | $49,400 |
| Expected Points | 38.4 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,300 | 5.37 | 0.85 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,100 | 3.90 | 0.55 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,500 | 3.87 | 0.60 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $5,900 | 3.78 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,300 | 5.37 | 0.85 |
| Sean Kuraly | BOS | $3,400 | 2.61 | 0.77 |
| Joe Thornton | ATL | $3,600 | 2.48 | 0.69 |
| Charlie Coyle | BOS | $4,100 | 2.80 | 0.68 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,700 | 4.84 | 0.72 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $6,400 | 4.39 | 0.69 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $5,100 | 4.08 | 0.80 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,300 | 3.98 | 0.75 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,900 | 3.95 | 0.57 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $5,600 | 3.72 | 0.66 |
| David Perron | EDM | $4,800 | 3.58 | 0.75 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $5,900 | 3.38 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $5,100 | 4.08 | 0.80 |
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $2,600 | 1.99 | 0.77 |
| David Perron | EDM | $4,800 | 3.58 | 0.75 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,300 | 3.98 | 0.75 |
| David Backes | BOS | $2,900 | 2.15 | 0.74 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,600 | 3.34 | 0.73 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,700 | 4.84 | 0.72 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $6,400 | 4.39 | 0.69 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,500 | 4.51 | 0.69 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,000 | 4.06 | 0.68 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,400 | 3.78 | 0.70 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $5,000 | 3.68 | 0.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $5,000 | 3.68 | 0.74 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $4,200 | 2.97 | 0.71 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,400 | 3.78 | 0.70 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,500 | 4.51 | 0.69 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,100 | 7.24 | 0.89 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $7,400 | 4.47 | 0.60 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,600 | 4.32 | 0.57 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,700 | 3.85 | 0.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,100 | 7.24 | 0.89 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $7,400 | 4.47 | 0.60 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,600 | 4.32 | 0.57 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,700 | 3.85 | 0.50 |
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.