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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 | Logan Couture |
| C | Joe Pavelski |
| W | David Backes |
| W | Evander Kane |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| D | Torey Krug |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Martin Jones |
| Util | Joakim Ryan |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 35.52 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,300 | 4.96 | 0.68 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $5,800 | 4.03 | 0.69 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $5,700 | 3.94 | 0.69 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $6,500 | 3.76 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Couture | ATL | $5,700 | 3.94 | 0.69 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $5,800 | 4.03 | 0.69 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,300 | 4.96 | 0.68 |
| David Krejci | BOS | $4,600 | 2.92 | 0.63 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,200 | 5.25 | 0.73 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,000 | 4.81 | 0.69 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,400 | 4.49 | 0.61 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $5,500 | 4.07 | 0.74 |
| Rick Nash | NYI | $4,700 | 3.14 | 0.67 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $4,400 | 3.09 | 0.70 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $4,600 | 3.07 | 0.67 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,900 | 2.74 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Backes | BOS | $3,500 | 2.63 | 0.75 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $5,500 | 4.07 | 0.74 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,200 | 5.25 | 0.73 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $4,400 | 3.09 | 0.70 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,000 | 4.81 | 0.69 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $4,600 | 3.07 | 0.67 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $4,000 | 2.66 | 0.67 |
| Rick Nash | NYI | $4,700 | 3.14 | 0.67 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,600 | 4.70 | 0.71 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,300 | 3.96 | 0.75 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,400 | 3.61 | 0.67 |
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $4,000 | 2.57 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,300 | 3.96 | 0.75 |
| Joakim Ryan | ATL | $2,700 | 1.95 | 0.72 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,600 | 4.70 | 0.71 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,400 | 3.61 | 0.67 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,400 | 4.99 | 0.67 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,000 | 4.50 | 0.56 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $7,800 | 4.28 | 0.55 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,200 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,400 | 4.99 | 0.67 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,000 | 4.50 | 0.56 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $7,800 | 4.28 | 0.55 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $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.