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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 | Brett Howden |
| C | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| W | Cam Atkinson |
| W | Artemi Panarin |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| D | Henri Jokiharju |
| D | Scott Harrington |
| G | Antti Niemi |
| Util | Patrice Bergeron |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 46.98 |
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 | 7.24 | 0.99 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,000 | 6.64 | 0.83 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,800 | 6.62 | 0.85 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,800 | 6.41 | 0.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Howden | NYI | $2,900 | 3.03 | 1.04 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,300 | 7.24 | 0.99 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,800 | 6.41 | 0.94 |
| Kyle Brodziak | ANA | $2,800 | 2.56 | 0.91 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,500 | 6.90 | 0.92 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,200 | 6.23 | 0.87 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 5.96 | 0.77 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $5,900 | 5.94 | 1.01 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $5,700 | 5.81 | 1.02 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $7,000 | 5.61 | 0.80 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,200 | 5.40 | 0.75 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,300 | 5.28 | 0.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $5,700 | 5.81 | 1.02 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $5,900 | 5.94 | 1.01 |
| Dominik Kahun | STL | $3,300 | 3.25 | 0.98 |
| Austin Czarnik | CEN | $3,100 | 2.95 | 0.95 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,500 | 6.90 | 0.92 |
| Jesper Fast | NYI | $3,800 | 3.49 | 0.92 |
| Nick Bjugstad | CHI | $4,400 | 3.99 | 0.91 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $4,600 | 4.16 | 0.90 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,400 | 4.76 | 0.74 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $5,600 | 4.68 | 0.84 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,300 | 4.55 | 0.72 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,000 | 4.39 | 0.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henri Jokiharju | STL | $3,700 | 3.94 | 1.06 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $3,500 | 3.17 | 0.91 |
| Scott Harrington | TB | $3,000 | 2.57 | 0.86 |
| Alexander Edler | WPG | $5,600 | 4.68 | 0.84 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,100 | 5.89 | 0.73 |
| Jack Campbell | VAN | $8,000 | 5.76 | 0.72 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,400 | 5.57 | 0.75 |
| James Reimer | CHI | $7,500 | 5.36 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,400 | 5.57 | 0.75 |
| Antti Niemi | CAR | $6,900 | 5.14 | 0.74 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,100 | 5.89 | 0.73 |
| Jack Campbell | VAN | $8,000 | 5.76 | 0.72 |
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.