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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 | Steven Stamkos |
| C | Cody Eakin |
| W | Tomas Hertl |
| W | Nikita Kucherov |
| W | Jake DeBrusk |
| D | Torey Krug |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Util | David Backes |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 34.24 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $6,800 | 4.29 | 0.63 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,200 | 4.26 | 0.59 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $5,200 | 3.46 | 0.67 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $5,400 | 3.34 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Couture | ATL | $5,200 | 3.46 | 0.67 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $6,800 | 4.29 | 0.63 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $5,400 | 3.34 | 0.62 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,200 | 4.26 | 0.59 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,600 | 5.22 | 0.69 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,100 | 4.55 | 0.64 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,900 | 4.21 | 0.61 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,500 | 3.10 | 0.69 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $5,000 | 3.09 | 0.62 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $4,200 | 2.95 | 0.70 |
| Ondrej Palat | DET | $4,300 | 2.77 | 0.64 |
| Alex Killorn | DET | $4,000 | 2.63 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $4,200 | 2.95 | 0.70 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,600 | 5.22 | 0.69 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,500 | 3.10 | 0.69 |
| David Backes | BOS | $3,700 | 2.55 | 0.69 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $3,600 | 2.44 | 0.68 |
| Ryan Callahan | DET | $2,800 | 1.89 | 0.68 |
| Alex Killorn | DET | $4,000 | 2.63 | 0.66 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,100 | 4.55 | 0.64 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,200 | 3.95 | 0.64 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,600 | 3.65 | 0.65 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,300 | 3.62 | 0.68 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYI | $4,200 | 2.71 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,300 | 3.62 | 0.68 |
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $4,100 | 2.69 | 0.66 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,600 | 3.65 | 0.65 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYI | $4,200 | 2.71 | 0.65 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,100 | 5.36 | 0.66 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,600 | 3.98 | 0.52 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,000 | 3.96 | 0.57 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $6,800 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,100 | 5.36 | 0.66 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,000 | 3.96 | 0.57 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,600 | 3.98 | 0.52 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $6,800 | 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.