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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 | John Tavares |
| C | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Garnet Hathaway |
| W | Karson Kuhlman |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| D | Dougie Hamilton |
| G | Petr Mrazek |
| Util | Tyson Barrie |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 35.28 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,100 | 5.07 | 0.71 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $6,900 | 4.73 | 0.69 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $6,500 | 4.59 | 0.71 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,000 | 4.56 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,100 | 5.07 | 0.71 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $6,500 | 4.59 | 0.71 |
| David Krejci | BOS | $5,000 | 3.47 | 0.69 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $6,900 | 4.73 | 0.69 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,000 | 5.33 | 0.76 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,300 | 5.08 | 0.70 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,600 | 4.81 | 0.63 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,600 | 4.41 | 0.67 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $6,800 | 4.14 | 0.61 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,000 | 3.99 | 0.67 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $6,200 | 3.90 | 0.63 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $5,400 | 3.52 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,000 | 5.33 | 0.76 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,300 | 5.08 | 0.70 |
| Karson Kuhlman | BOS | $3,000 | 2.11 | 0.70 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,600 | 4.41 | 0.67 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,000 | 3.99 | 0.67 |
| Brett Connolly | DAL | $3,900 | 2.62 | 0.67 |
| Chris Wagner | BOS | $2,800 | 1.84 | 0.66 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $5,200 | 3.44 | 0.66 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,000 | 4.45 | 0.74 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,400 | 3.81 | 0.71 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,200 | 3.72 | 0.72 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,700 | 3.61 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,000 | 4.45 | 0.74 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,200 | 3.72 | 0.72 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,400 | 3.81 | 0.71 |
| Nikita Zaitsev | OTT | $2,500 | 1.71 | 0.68 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,200 | 5.19 | 0.63 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,200 | 4.59 | 0.64 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,100 | 4.45 | 0.55 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,100 | 4.05 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,200 | 4.59 | 0.64 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,200 | 5.19 | 0.63 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,100 | 4.05 | 0.57 |
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,100 | 4.45 | 0.55 |
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.