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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 | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| W | Brendan Gallagher |
| W | Brendan Leipsic |
| D | Alexander Edler |
| D | Matt Niskanen |
| G | Martin Jones |
| Util | Patrick Marleau |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 40.55 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,400 | 5.34 | 0.83 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,000 | 5.33 | 0.76 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $6,800 | 5.24 | 0.77 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $7,400 | 4.68 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,400 | 5.34 | 0.83 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $6,800 | 5.24 | 0.77 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,000 | 5.33 | 0.76 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $5,500 | 4.06 | 0.74 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,200 | 5.50 | 0.89 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 5.16 | 0.65 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,000 | 4.59 | 0.77 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,600 | 4.51 | 0.68 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $5,400 | 4.50 | 0.83 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,700 | 4.24 | 0.63 |
| Patrick Marleau | OTT | $5,200 | 4.19 | 0.81 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,300 | 4.15 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,200 | 5.50 | 0.89 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $5,400 | 4.50 | 0.83 |
| Patrick Marleau | OTT | $5,200 | 4.19 | 0.81 |
| Brendan Leipsic | WPG | $2,700 | 2.17 | 0.80 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,000 | 4.59 | 0.77 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,300 | 3.87 | 0.73 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | CAR | $3,500 | 2.54 | 0.73 |
| Brett Connolly | DAL | $3,500 | 2.56 | 0.73 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $6,900 | 5.07 | 0.73 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,100 | 4.61 | 0.65 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $5,200 | 4.24 | 0.82 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,200 | 3.95 | 0.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $5,200 | 4.24 | 0.82 |
| Matt Niskanen | DAL | $3,600 | 2.75 | 0.76 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $6,900 | 5.07 | 0.73 |
| Josh Manson | LA | $3,300 | 2.29 | 0.69 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,200 | 6.53 | 0.80 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 5.60 | 0.67 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,900 | 4.99 | 0.63 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,500 | 4.76 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,200 | 6.53 | 0.80 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,400 | 5.60 | 0.67 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,900 | 4.99 | 0.63 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $7,500 | 4.76 | 0.63 |
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.