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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 | Patrice Bergeron |
| C | David Krejci |
| W | Ondrej Kase |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Trevor Lewis |
| D | Patrik Nemeth |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Darcy Kuemper |
| Util | Ryan Kesler |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 34.25 |
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 | 4.90 | 0.68 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,300 | 4.68 | 0.64 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $7,700 | 4.32 | 0.56 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $6,500 | 4.20 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Krejci | BOS | $4,500 | 3.05 | 0.68 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,200 | 4.90 | 0.68 |
| Ryan Kesler | LA | $4,700 | 3.17 | 0.67 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $6,500 | 4.20 | 0.65 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,400 | 4.78 | 0.65 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $6,400 | 4.12 | 0.64 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,700 | 4.06 | 0.61 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,000 | 3.64 | 0.52 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,000 | 3.54 | 0.59 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $6,600 | 3.44 | 0.52 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $6,100 | 3.42 | 0.56 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,300 | 3.34 | 0.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Galchenyuk | CAR | $4,900 | 3.21 | 0.66 |
| Paul Byron | CAR | $3,600 | 2.37 | 0.66 |
| Trevor Lewis | VAN | $3,100 | 2.05 | 0.66 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,400 | 4.78 | 0.65 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $4,700 | 3.05 | 0.65 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $4,000 | 2.59 | 0.65 |
| Max Pacioretty | CAR | $6,400 | 4.12 | 0.64 |
| David Backes | BOS | $4,900 | 3.08 | 0.63 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 4.98 | 0.69 |
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,800 | 3.43 | 0.90 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,100 | 3.22 | 0.53 |
| Drew Doughty | VAN | $5,800 | 3.21 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,800 | 3.43 | 0.90 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 4.98 | 0.69 |
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $3,600 | 2.44 | 0.68 |
| Cam Fowler | LA | $4,700 | 3.09 | 0.66 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | VAN | $8,000 | 5.30 | 0.66 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $8,100 | 5.15 | 0.64 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $7,700 | 5.02 | 0.65 |
| Ryan Miller | LA | $7,600 | 4.93 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | VAN | $8,000 | 5.30 | 0.66 |
| Jonathan Bernier | FLA | $7,400 | 4.80 | 0.65 |
| Ryan Miller | LA | $7,600 | 4.93 | 0.65 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $7,700 | 5.02 | 0.65 |
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.