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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 | Matt Duchene |
| W | Bobby Ryan |
| W | Evander Kane |
| W | Sean Kuraly |
| D | Brent Burns |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| G | Carter Hart |
| Util | Danton Heinen |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 41.01 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,600 | 5.64 | 0.74 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $7,100 | 5.46 | 0.77 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,500 | 5.46 | 0.73 |
| Dylan Larkin | TOR | $7,100 | 5.34 | 0.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $6,300 | 4.97 | 0.79 |
| Phillip Danault | CAR | $4,500 | 3.52 | 0.78 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $6,600 | 5.18 | 0.78 |
| Pavel Zacha | COL | $3,300 | 2.58 | 0.78 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,300 | 5.50 | 0.87 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,300 | 5.42 | 0.74 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,800 | 5.40 | 0.79 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,900 | 5.37 | 0.78 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,900 | 5.36 | 0.68 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,800 | 5.35 | 0.79 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,100 | 5.09 | 0.72 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $6,700 | 4.91 | 0.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,300 | 5.50 | 0.87 |
| Bobby Ryan | MTL | $4,200 | 3.65 | 0.87 |
| Sean Kuraly | BOS | $2,700 | 2.28 | 0.84 |
| Brendan Lemieux | PIT | $2,600 | 2.18 | 0.84 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $4,900 | 3.93 | 0.80 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,800 | 5.35 | 0.79 |
| Danton Heinen | BOS | $2,900 | 2.29 | 0.79 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,800 | 5.40 | 0.79 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,600 | 5.97 | 0.90 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,200 | 4.80 | 0.77 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,000 | 4.37 | 0.73 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,600 | 4.35 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,600 | 5.97 | 0.90 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,200 | 4.80 | 0.77 |
| Marco Scandella | BUF | $3,100 | 2.38 | 0.77 |
| Ben Chiarot | PIT | $3,100 | 2.31 | 0.75 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hart | NYR | $8,100 | 6.37 | 0.79 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,300 | 5.96 | 0.72 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $8,000 | 5.38 | 0.67 |
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,200 | 5.11 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hart | NYR | $8,100 | 6.37 | 0.79 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,300 | 5.96 | 0.72 |
| Laurent Brossoit | PIT | $8,000 | 5.38 | 0.67 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,000 | 4.99 | 0.62 |
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.