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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 | Connor McDavid |
| C | Frans Nielsen |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Daniel Sedin |
| W | Trevor Lewis |
| D | Torey Krug |
| D | Alex Goligoski |
| G | Juuse Saros |
| Util | Patrice Bergeron |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 35.16 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,100 | 5.90 | 0.73 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $6,900 | 4.83 | 0.70 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $7,700 | 4.76 | 0.62 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $7,300 | 4.70 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,100 | 5.90 | 0.73 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $6,900 | 4.83 | 0.70 |
| Frans Nielsen | TOR | $3,200 | 2.25 | 0.70 |
| Ryan Strome | ANA | $3,100 | 2.16 | 0.70 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,300 | 5.16 | 0.71 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,800 | 4.88 | 0.63 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,500 | 4.82 | 0.64 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,200 | 4.63 | 0.64 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $7,400 | 4.58 | 0.62 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,600 | 4.56 | 0.69 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,100 | 4.30 | 0.60 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,300 | 4.28 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,300 | 5.16 | 0.71 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,600 | 4.56 | 0.69 |
| Trevor Lewis | VAN | $3,100 | 2.13 | 0.69 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $6,300 | 4.28 | 0.68 |
| Daniel Sedin | WPG | $4,200 | 2.86 | 0.68 |
| Kyle Palmieri | COL | $5,700 | 3.84 | 0.67 |
| Stefan Noesen | COL | $3,000 | 2.00 | 0.67 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,500 | 4.20 | 0.65 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,200 | 4.27 | 0.69 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,000 | 4.05 | 0.58 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,000 | 4.02 | 0.67 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,100 | 3.99 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,500 | 3.89 | 0.71 |
| Alex Goligoski | ARZ | $3,600 | 2.52 | 0.70 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,200 | 4.27 | 0.69 |
| Dougie Hamilton | CEN | $5,000 | 3.38 | 0.68 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,300 | 5.77 | 0.69 |
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $7,800 | 5.62 | 0.72 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $8,100 | 5.22 | 0.64 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,500 | 5.13 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $7,800 | 5.62 | 0.72 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,300 | 5.77 | 0.69 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,500 | 5.13 | 0.68 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,200 | 4.72 | 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.