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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 | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| C | Riley Nash |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| W | David Backes |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| D | Seth Jones |
| G | Andrei Vasilevskiy |
| Util | Matt Niskanen |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 35.24 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,100 | 4.75 | 0.67 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,400 | 4.75 | 0.74 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $6,900 | 4.39 | 0.64 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $6,700 | 3.83 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,400 | 4.75 | 0.74 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,100 | 4.75 | 0.67 |
| Riley Nash | BOS | $3,500 | 2.31 | 0.66 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $5,700 | 3.65 | 0.64 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,000 | 5.57 | 0.80 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 5.25 | 0.66 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,800 | 5.20 | 0.67 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,700 | 4.88 | 0.63 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,100 | 4.81 | 0.68 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,800 | 4.48 | 0.66 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,000 | 4.07 | 0.68 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $5,200 | 3.33 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,000 | 5.57 | 0.80 |
| David Backes | BOS | $3,900 | 2.64 | 0.68 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $6,000 | 4.07 | 0.68 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,100 | 4.81 | 0.68 |
| Blake Coleman | COL | $3,200 | 2.15 | 0.67 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,800 | 5.20 | 0.67 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,800 | 4.48 | 0.66 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,900 | 5.25 | 0.66 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,000 | 4.08 | 0.68 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,800 | 3.94 | 0.68 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,600 | 3.90 | 0.70 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,400 | 3.80 | 0.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,400 | 3.80 | 0.70 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,600 | 3.90 | 0.70 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,800 | 3.94 | 0.68 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,000 | 4.08 | 0.68 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,300 | 5.74 | 0.69 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,500 | 5.39 | 0.63 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,000 | 4.83 | 0.60 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,700 | 4.80 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,300 | 5.74 | 0.69 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,500 | 5.39 | 0.63 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,700 | 4.80 | 0.62 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,000 | 4.83 | 0.60 |
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.