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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 | Sean Kuraly |
| C | Charlie Coyle |
| W | Jake DeBrusk |
| W | Marcus Johansson |
| W | Joakim Nordstrom |
| D | Brandon Carlo |
| D | Jay Bouwmeester |
| G | Tuukka Rask |
| Util | Colton Parayko |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 24.48 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $11,800 | 4.36 | 0.37 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $10,600 | 3.43 | 0.32 |
| Charlie Coyle | BOS | $7,100 | 2.68 | 0.38 |
| Sean Kuraly | BOS | $5,500 | 2.66 | 0.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Kuraly | BOS | $5,500 | 2.66 | 0.48 |
| Charlie Coyle | BOS | $7,100 | 2.68 | 0.38 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $11,800 | 4.36 | 0.37 |
| David Krejci | BOS | $7,500 | 2.44 | 0.33 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $11,000 | 4.54 | 0.41 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $10,100 | 4.29 | 0.42 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $11,500 | 3.66 | 0.32 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $8,200 | 3.28 | 0.40 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $6,000 | 2.82 | 0.47 |
| David Perron | EDM | $6,700 | 2.70 | 0.40 |
| Joakim Nordstrom | BOS | $4,700 | 2.11 | 0.45 |
| Marcus Johansson | BOS | $5,200 | 2.08 | 0.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $6,000 | 2.82 | 0.47 |
| Joakim Nordstrom | BOS | $4,700 | 2.11 | 0.45 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $10,100 | 4.29 | 0.42 |
| Noel Acciari | BOS | $4,200 | 1.78 | 0.42 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $11,000 | 4.54 | 0.41 |
| Marcus Johansson | BOS | $5,200 | 2.08 | 0.40 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $8,200 | 3.28 | 0.40 |
| David Perron | EDM | $6,700 | 2.70 | 0.40 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torey Krug | BOS | $8,400 | 3.54 | 0.42 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $9,600 | 3.27 | 0.34 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $5,700 | 2.57 | 0.45 |
| Charlie McAvoy | BOS | $5,400 | 2.33 | 0.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Carlo | BOS | $3,700 | 1.98 | 0.54 |
| Jay Bouwmeester | EDM | $3,300 | 1.58 | 0.48 |
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $4,400 | 2.06 | 0.47 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $5,700 | 2.57 | 0.45 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,600 | 6.00 | 0.70 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,000 | 5.08 | 0.64 |
| Zane McIntyre | BOS | $5,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Kyle Keyser | BOS | $5,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,600 | 6.00 | 0.70 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,000 | 5.08 | 0.64 |
| Zane McIntyre | BOS | $5,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Kyle Keyser | BOS | $5,000 | 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.