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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 | Ryan Johansen |
| C | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | Thomas Vanek |
| W | Jake DeBrusk |
| W | Bobby Ryan |
| D | Steven Santini |
| D | Roman Josi |
| G | Tuukka Rask |
| Util | Alex Ovechkin |
| Salary | $49,100 |
| Expected Points | 33.2 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,200 | 4.35 | 0.60 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $6,700 | 3.74 | 0.56 |
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $6,900 | 3.65 | 0.53 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,300 | 3.40 | 0.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Krejci | BOS | $4,000 | 2.73 | 0.68 |
| Ryan Spooner | BOS | $3,600 | 2.33 | 0.65 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,000 | 1.94 | 0.65 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | MTL | $3,100 | 1.89 | 0.61 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,100 | 5.02 | 0.62 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,800 | 4.52 | 0.58 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,300 | 4.37 | 0.60 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,500 | 4.29 | 0.57 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,600 | 3.98 | 0.60 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,700 | 3.75 | 0.56 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $5,800 | 3.72 | 0.64 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,800 | 3.66 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Vanek | WPG | $3,600 | 2.71 | 0.75 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $3,900 | 2.83 | 0.73 |
| Bobby Ryan | MTL | $3,500 | 2.49 | 0.71 |
| David Backes | BOS | $4,400 | 3.02 | 0.69 |
| Elias Lindholm | WSH | $3,800 | 2.53 | 0.67 |
| Devante Smith-Pelly | DAL | $3,000 | 1.95 | 0.65 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $5,800 | 3.72 | 0.64 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $5,000 | 3.14 | 0.63 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,400 | 4.09 | 0.64 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,200 | 4.08 | 0.66 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,900 | 3.72 | 0.54 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,300 | 3.65 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Santini | COL | $3,100 | 2.45 | 0.79 |
| Dmitry Orlov | DAL | $3,600 | 2.51 | 0.70 |
| P.K. Subban | CGY | $5,100 | 3.57 | 0.70 |
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $3,700 | 2.51 | 0.68 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,400 | 6.33 | 0.75 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,300 | 5.57 | 0.76 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,200 | 5.39 | 0.66 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,300 | 5.26 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,300 | 5.57 | 0.76 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,400 | 6.33 | 0.75 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,800 | 5.16 | 0.66 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,200 | 5.39 | 0.66 |
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.