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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 | Patrice Bergeron |
| C | Henrik Borgstrom |
| W | Sam Bennett |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Travis Konecny |
| D | Radim Simek |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | Jaroslav Halak |
| Util | Cam Atkinson |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 42.53 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $8,200 | 6.28 | 0.77 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,100 | 6.26 | 0.77 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $6,500 | 6.22 | 0.96 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $8,000 | 5.93 | 0.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $6,500 | 6.22 | 0.96 |
| Henrik Borgstrom | CHI | $3,200 | 2.98 | 0.93 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $5,900 | 4.77 | 0.81 |
| Mikkel Boedker | MTL | $3,000 | 2.41 | 0.80 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 6.72 | 0.84 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,400 | 6.02 | 0.81 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,300 | 5.86 | 0.80 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,500 | 5.57 | 0.74 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,200 | 5.55 | 0.77 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $7,000 | 5.36 | 0.77 |
| Claude Giroux | NYR | $6,900 | 5.35 | 0.78 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,300 | 5.30 | 0.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Bennett | CEN | $3,000 | 2.61 | 0.87 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,000 | 6.72 | 0.84 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,400 | 6.02 | 0.81 |
| Travis Konecny | NYR | $5,000 | 3.99 | 0.80 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,300 | 5.86 | 0.80 |
| Anthony Duclair | TB | $3,200 | 2.52 | 0.79 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,600 | 5.16 | 0.78 |
| Sam Reinhart | BUF | $5,200 | 4.04 | 0.78 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,600 | 5.30 | 0.80 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,600 | 4.56 | 0.69 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $7,200 | 4.53 | 0.63 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $6,200 | 4.51 | 0.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,600 | 5.30 | 0.80 |
| Calvin de Haan | WSH | $3,000 | 2.33 | 0.78 |
| Michal Kempny | DAL | $4,000 | 3.11 | 0.78 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | BUF | $5,500 | 4.24 | 0.77 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $7,700 | 6.82 | 0.89 |
| Carter Hart | NYR | $8,000 | 6.08 | 0.76 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,300 | 5.37 | 0.65 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,100 | 5.11 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $7,700 | 6.82 | 0.89 |
| Carter Hart | NYR | $8,000 | 6.08 | 0.76 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $8,300 | 5.37 | 0.65 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,100 | 5.11 | 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.