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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 | Joe Pavelski |
| C | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | David Backes |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Reilly Smith |
| D | Luca Sbisa |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Martin Jones |
| Util | Evander Kane |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 35.32 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,500 | 4.77 | 0.64 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $5,800 | 4.00 | 0.69 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $5,200 | 3.98 | 0.77 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $6,500 | 3.87 | 0.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $5,200 | 3.98 | 0.77 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $5,800 | 4.00 | 0.69 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,500 | 4.77 | 0.64 |
| David Krejci | BOS | $4,200 | 2.61 | 0.62 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,100 | 4.73 | 0.67 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,300 | 4.60 | 0.63 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,000 | 4.43 | 0.63 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $5,300 | 3.83 | 0.72 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $4,900 | 3.19 | 0.65 |
| Ondrej Palat | DET | $4,600 | 3.07 | 0.67 |
| Rick Nash | NYI | $4,700 | 2.87 | 0.61 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $4,200 | 2.73 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Backes | BOS | $3,200 | 2.47 | 0.77 |
| Evander Kane | BUF | $5,300 | 3.83 | 0.72 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,100 | 4.73 | 0.67 |
| Ondrej Palat | DET | $4,600 | 3.07 | 0.67 |
| J.T. Miller | NYI | $4,200 | 2.73 | 0.65 |
| Mikkel Boedker | ATL | $3,300 | 2.16 | 0.65 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $4,900 | 3.19 | 0.65 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $3,900 | 2.51 | 0.64 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,400 | 4.66 | 0.73 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,500 | 3.93 | 0.71 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYI | $4,100 | 2.63 | 0.64 |
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $3,900 | 2.47 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,400 | 4.66 | 0.73 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $5,500 | 3.93 | 0.71 |
| Joakim Ryan | ATL | $2,800 | 1.87 | 0.67 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NYI | $4,100 | 2.63 | 0.64 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,300 | 5.42 | 0.74 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,100 | 5.21 | 0.64 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,500 | 4.19 | 0.56 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,100 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,300 | 5.42 | 0.74 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,100 | 5.21 | 0.64 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,500 | 4.19 | 0.56 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,100 | 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.