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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 | Jack Eichel |
| C | Rickard Rakell |
| W | Jake DeBrusk |
| W | Jason Pominville |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| D | Zdeno Chara |
| D | Francois Beauchemin |
| G | Jaroslav Halak |
| Util | Drew Doughty |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 33.42 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $6,900 | 4.97 | 0.72 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $6,600 | 3.96 | 0.60 |
| Jeff Carter | VAN | $5,900 | 3.50 | 0.59 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,500 | 3.38 | 0.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $6,900 | 4.97 | 0.72 |
| Casey Cizikas | NJ | $3,000 | 1.99 | 0.66 |
| Sean Kuraly | BOS | $2,700 | 1.70 | 0.63 |
| Riley Nash | BOS | $4,600 | 2.80 | 0.61 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,500 | 4.68 | 0.62 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,100 | 4.20 | 0.59 |
| Patrick Eaves | LA | $5,600 | 3.54 | 0.63 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $5,700 | 3.53 | 0.62 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,500 | 3.48 | 0.53 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $4,900 | 3.31 | 0.67 |
| Jason Pominville | BUF | $5,000 | 3.31 | 0.66 |
| Corey Perry | LA | $6,300 | 3.19 | 0.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,200 | 2.89 | 0.69 |
| Dustin Brown | VAN | $4,900 | 3.31 | 0.67 |
| Jonny Brodzinski | VAN | $2,800 | 1.87 | 0.67 |
| Jason Pominville | BUF | $5,000 | 3.31 | 0.66 |
| Patrick Eaves | LA | $5,600 | 3.54 | 0.63 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $5,700 | 3.53 | 0.62 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,500 | 4.68 | 0.62 |
| Tyler Toffoli | VAN | $5,300 | 3.14 | 0.59 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,800 | 3.57 | 0.61 |
| Cam Fowler | LA | $5,400 | 3.02 | 0.56 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $5,300 | 2.97 | 0.56 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,700 | 2.93 | 0.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $3,700 | 2.79 | 0.75 |
| Francois Beauchemin | LA | $3,300 | 2.31 | 0.70 |
| Calvin de Haan | NJ | $3,400 | 2.19 | 0.64 |
| Derek Forbort | VAN | $3,400 | 2.18 | 0.64 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $6,800 | 4.94 | 0.73 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,400 | 4.60 | 0.62 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,100 | 4.05 | 0.50 |
| Chad Johnson | BUF | $7,000 | 3.49 | 0.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | NJ | $6,800 | 4.94 | 0.73 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,400 | 4.60 | 0.62 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,100 | 4.05 | 0.50 |
| Chad Johnson | BUF | $7,000 | 3.49 | 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.