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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 | Riley Nash |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| W | Jake DeBrusk |
| W | Tim Schaller |
| D | Morgan Rielly |
| D | Zdeno Chara |
| G | Zane McIntyre |
| Util | Roman Polak |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 23.01 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $11,700 | 4.98 | 0.43 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $10,700 | 4.08 | 0.38 |
| Nazem Kadri | OTT | $7,800 | 3.07 | 0.39 |
| David Krejci | BOS | $8,700 | 2.97 | 0.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Nash | BOS | $4,900 | 2.36 | 0.48 |
| Tyler Bozak | OTT | $5,700 | 2.63 | 0.46 |
| Sean Kuraly | BOS | $4,500 | 1.95 | 0.43 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $11,700 | 4.98 | 0.43 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $11,500 | 6.18 | 0.54 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $11,100 | 4.78 | 0.43 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $9,600 | 3.99 | 0.42 |
| Rick Nash | NYI | $7,500 | 3.77 | 0.50 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $9,000 | 3.55 | 0.39 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $6,300 | 3.40 | 0.54 |
| Patrick Marleau | OTT | $7,100 | 2.83 | 0.40 |
| David Backes | BOS | $6,700 | 2.69 | 0.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $11,500 | 6.18 | 0.54 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $6,300 | 3.40 | 0.54 |
| Rick Nash | NYI | $7,500 | 3.77 | 0.50 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $5,100 | 2.51 | 0.49 |
| Tim Schaller | BOS | $3,300 | 1.51 | 0.46 |
| Danton Heinen | BOS | $4,000 | 1.84 | 0.46 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $11,100 | 4.78 | 0.43 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $9,600 | 3.99 | 0.42 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torey Krug | BOS | $10,000 | 4.66 | 0.47 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $5,500 | 3.13 | 0.57 |
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $5,300 | 2.95 | 0.56 |
| Jake Gardiner | OTT | $4,800 | 2.58 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $5,500 | 3.13 | 0.57 |
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $5,300 | 2.95 | 0.56 |
| Jake Gardiner | OTT | $4,800 | 2.58 | 0.54 |
| Kevan Miller | BOS | $4,500 | 2.36 | 0.52 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,400 | 4.59 | 0.55 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,200 | 3.24 | 0.40 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $7,400 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Curtis McElhinney | OTT | $7,200 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,400 | 4.59 | 0.55 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,200 | 3.24 | 0.40 |
| Anton Khudobin | BOS | $7,400 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Curtis McElhinney | OTT | $7,200 | 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.