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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 | Denis Malgin |
| C | Jared McCann |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| W | Nick Bjugstad |
| W | Anders Bjork |
| D | Torey Krug |
| D | Kevan Miller |
| G | Zane McIntyre |
| Util | Adam McQuaid |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 21.39 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $12,300 | 5.32 | 0.43 |
| Vincent Trocheck | CHI | $11,600 | 4.27 | 0.37 |
| David Krejci | BOS | $7,800 | 3.40 | 0.44 |
| David Backes | BOS | $7,400 | 3.28 | 0.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Krejci | BOS | $7,800 | 3.40 | 0.44 |
| David Backes | BOS | $7,400 | 3.28 | 0.44 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $12,300 | 5.32 | 0.43 |
| Denis Malgin | CHI | $4,500 | 1.92 | 0.43 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $9,900 | 5.52 | 0.56 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $11,100 | 5.34 | 0.48 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | CHI | $9,300 | 3.55 | 0.38 |
| Nick Bjugstad | CHI | $6,500 | 3.50 | 0.54 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $8,300 | 3.36 | 0.40 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $6,200 | 3.15 | 0.51 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $6,000 | 2.70 | 0.45 |
| Danton Heinen | BOS | $5,400 | 2.13 | 0.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $9,900 | 5.52 | 0.56 |
| Nick Bjugstad | CHI | $6,500 | 3.50 | 0.54 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $6,200 | 3.15 | 0.51 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $11,100 | 5.34 | 0.48 |
| Colton Sceviour | CHI | $6,000 | 2.70 | 0.45 |
| Tim Schaller | BOS | $4,400 | 1.79 | 0.41 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $8,300 | 3.36 | 0.40 |
| Frank Vatrano | BOS | $4,200 | 1.63 | 0.39 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torey Krug | BOS | $8,000 | 4.41 | 0.55 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $7,100 | 3.19 | 0.45 |
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $5,900 | 3.07 | 0.52 |
| Mike Matheson | CHI | $5,800 | 2.82 | 0.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torey Krug | BOS | $8,000 | 4.41 | 0.55 |
| Kevan Miller | BOS | $4,000 | 2.17 | 0.54 |
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $5,900 | 3.07 | 0.52 |
| Mike Matheson | CHI | $5,800 | 2.82 | 0.49 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $10,300 | 6.36 | 0.62 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $8,100 | 3.73 | 0.46 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $9,800 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,600 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $10,300 | 6.36 | 0.62 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $8,100 | 3.73 | 0.46 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $9,800 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Roberto Luongo | CHI | $8,600 | 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.