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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 | Sean Kuraly |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| W | Boone Jenner |
| D | Seth Jones |
| D | Jake Gardiner |
| G | Sergei Bobrovsky |
| Util | Artemi Panarin |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 34.91 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,000 | 4.48 | 0.64 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,200 | 4.46 | 0.62 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,700 | 4.11 | 0.61 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $6,000 | 3.62 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,000 | 4.48 | 0.64 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,200 | 4.46 | 0.62 |
| Sean Kuraly | BOS | $3,000 | 1.87 | 0.62 |
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $3,900 | 2.40 | 0.62 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,100 | 5.13 | 0.72 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 5.04 | 0.65 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,900 | 4.41 | 0.64 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,400 | 4.40 | 0.69 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $5,700 | 4.29 | 0.75 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $5,500 | 3.54 | 0.64 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $5,200 | 3.34 | 0.64 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,300 | 3.08 | 0.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $5,700 | 4.29 | 0.75 |
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,300 | 3.08 | 0.72 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,100 | 5.13 | 0.72 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,200 | 2.93 | 0.70 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,400 | 4.40 | 0.69 |
| David Backes | BOS | $3,800 | 2.58 | 0.68 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 5.04 | 0.65 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,900 | 4.41 | 0.64 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,400 | 4.06 | 0.75 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,000 | 3.94 | 0.66 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,800 | 3.89 | 0.67 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $4,800 | 2.97 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,400 | 4.06 | 0.75 |
| Jake Gardiner | OTT | $3,600 | 2.50 | 0.69 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,800 | 3.89 | 0.67 |
| Zach Werenski | TB | $4,500 | 2.96 | 0.66 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,300 | 5.10 | 0.70 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,100 | 4.87 | 0.60 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,300 | 4.50 | 0.54 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,900 | 4.37 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,300 | 5.10 | 0.70 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,100 | 4.87 | 0.60 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,900 | 4.37 | 0.55 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,300 | 4.50 | 0.54 |
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.