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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 | Sean Couturier |
| C | Mika Zibanejad |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Peter Cehlarik |
| W | James van Riemsdyk |
| D | Zach Werenski |
| D | Travis Sanheim |
| G | Jaroslav Halak |
| Util | Artemi Panarin |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 34.38 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,500 | 4.65 | 0.62 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,700 | 4.61 | 0.60 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,600 | 4.51 | 0.68 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $5,200 | 4.09 | 0.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $5,200 | 4.09 | 0.79 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,600 | 4.51 | 0.68 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | TB | $5,800 | 3.85 | 0.66 |
| David Krejci | BOS | $4,900 | 3.16 | 0.64 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,700 | 4.98 | 0.74 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,700 | 4.90 | 0.64 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,500 | 4.78 | 0.64 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,600 | 4.60 | 0.70 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,000 | 4.53 | 0.65 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,800 | 3.91 | 0.57 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $5,800 | 3.91 | 0.67 |
| James van Riemsdyk | NYR | $5,000 | 3.61 | 0.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Cehlarik | BOS | $3,300 | 2.44 | 0.74 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,700 | 4.98 | 0.74 |
| James van Riemsdyk | NYR | $5,000 | 3.61 | 0.72 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,600 | 4.60 | 0.70 |
| Danton Heinen | BOS | $2,600 | 1.76 | 0.68 |
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $4,400 | 2.98 | 0.68 |
| Chris Kreider | NYI | $5,800 | 3.91 | 0.67 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $3,000 | 2.00 | 0.67 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,900 | 3.56 | 0.60 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,200 | 3.22 | 0.62 |
| Zach Werenski | TB | $4,900 | 3.06 | 0.62 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,100 | 3.03 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew MacDonald | NYR | $3,300 | 2.21 | 0.67 |
| Travis Sanheim | NYR | $3,700 | 2.38 | 0.64 |
| Marc Staal | NYI | $2,700 | 1.74 | 0.64 |
| Kevan Miller | BOS | $2,800 | 1.79 | 0.64 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $7,700 | 4.71 | 0.61 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,000 | 4.57 | 0.57 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,600 | 3.55 | 0.47 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | NYI | $7,900 | 3.30 | 0.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $7,700 | 4.71 | 0.61 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $8,000 | 4.57 | 0.57 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $7,600 | 3.55 | 0.47 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | NYI | $7,900 | 3.30 | 0.42 |
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.