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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 | Patrik Berglund |
| C | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| W | Sam Reinhart |
| W | Anthony Beauvillier |
| D | Thomas Hickey |
| D | Erik Karlsson |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Util | Tomas Hertl |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 41.03 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,200 | 6.48 | 0.90 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $6,700 | 4.47 | 0.67 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,200 | 4.45 | 0.72 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $11,400 | 4.41 | 0.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Berglund | BUF | $3,600 | 3.36 | 0.93 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,200 | 6.48 | 0.90 |
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $5,100 | 3.83 | 0.75 |
| Brock Nelson | NJ | $3,900 | 2.90 | 0.74 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,900 | 5.95 | 0.86 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,400 | 4.83 | 0.65 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $7,100 | 4.44 | 0.63 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,400 | 4.35 | 0.81 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,100 | 4.16 | 0.68 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $11,800 | 4.07 | 0.34 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $4,700 | 3.89 | 0.83 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $5,100 | 3.67 | 0.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,900 | 5.95 | 0.86 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $4,700 | 3.89 | 0.83 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,400 | 4.35 | 0.81 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | NJ | $4,000 | 3.25 | 0.81 |
| Mikkel Boedker | MTL | $3,100 | 2.48 | 0.80 |
| Ryan Dzingel | MTL | $3,900 | 3.06 | 0.78 |
| Jason Pominville | BUF | $3,200 | 2.33 | 0.73 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $5,100 | 3.67 | 0.72 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $6,900 | 5.46 | 0.79 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $4,900 | 3.87 | 0.79 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,700 | 3.84 | 0.57 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $5,200 | 2.98 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $6,900 | 5.46 | 0.79 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $4,900 | 3.87 | 0.79 |
| Thomas Hickey | NJ | $3,000 | 2.08 | 0.69 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $4,500 | 2.89 | 0.64 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $10,800 | 5.82 | 0.54 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,800 | 5.14 | 0.66 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,400 | 5.04 | 0.60 |
| Carter Hutton | BUF | $7,100 | 5.02 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hutton | BUF | $7,100 | 5.02 | 0.71 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,800 | 5.14 | 0.66 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,400 | 5.04 | 0.60 |
| John Gibson | LA | $10,800 | 5.82 | 0.54 |
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.