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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 | Boone Jenner |
| C | Max Domi |
| W | David Perron |
| W | Josh Anderson |
| W | Jared McCann |
| D | Ben Chiarot |
| D | Shea Weber |
| G | Thomas Greiss |
| Util | Nikita Kucherov |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 40.72 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $11,900 | 5.55 | 0.47 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,900 | 5.34 | 0.68 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,700 | 5.32 | 0.69 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,300 | 5.23 | 0.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Jenner | TB | $4,100 | 3.32 | 0.81 |
| Nick Bjugstad | PHI | $4,100 | 3.02 | 0.74 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,300 | 5.23 | 0.72 |
| Max Domi | CAR | $5,900 | 4.20 | 0.71 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,600 | 6.03 | 0.79 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,900 | 5.55 | 0.70 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,100 | 5.28 | 0.74 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $11,400 | 5.18 | 0.45 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,200 | 5.05 | 0.70 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $7,400 | 4.95 | 0.67 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $7,300 | 4.92 | 0.67 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 4.85 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Perron | EDM | $5,000 | 4.56 | 0.91 |
| Josh Anderson | FLA | $4,700 | 3.83 | 0.81 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,600 | 6.03 | 0.79 |
| Jared McCann | PHI | $4,900 | 3.87 | 0.79 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $3,900 | 3.05 | 0.78 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,100 | 5.28 | 0.74 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $6,400 | 4.67 | 0.73 |
| Andreas Johnsson | OTT | $4,500 | 3.30 | 0.73 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,100 | 4.58 | 0.75 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,900 | 4.46 | 0.76 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $6,600 | 4.38 | 0.66 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,200 | 4.12 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Myers | PIT | $3,800 | 2.92 | 0.77 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,900 | 4.46 | 0.76 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,100 | 4.58 | 0.75 |
| Ben Chiarot | PIT | $3,500 | 2.62 | 0.75 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $8,200 | 7.83 | 0.95 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,300 | 6.24 | 0.75 |
| Sam Montembeault | CHI | $7,900 | 6.15 | 0.78 |
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $7,900 | 5.12 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Greiss | NJ | $8,200 | 7.83 | 0.95 |
| Sam Montembeault | CHI | $7,900 | 6.15 | 0.78 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,300 | 6.24 | 0.75 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,200 | 5.12 | 0.71 |
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.