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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 | John Tavares |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Danton Heinen |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| D | Mark Giordano |
| D | Ron Hainsey |
| G | Mike Smith |
| Util | Juuso Valimaki |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 35.89 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $6,600 | 5.11 | 0.77 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,100 | 5.09 | 0.72 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $6,700 | 4.89 | 0.73 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $6,300 | 4.60 | 0.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $6,600 | 5.11 | 0.77 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $6,700 | 4.89 | 0.73 |
| John Tavares | OTT | $6,300 | 4.60 | 0.73 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,100 | 5.09 | 0.72 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,800 | 5.28 | 0.78 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,900 | 5.01 | 0.73 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,500 | 4.40 | 0.68 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $6,000 | 4.08 | 0.68 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $5,600 | 4.00 | 0.71 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,200 | 3.92 | 0.63 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $5,800 | 3.56 | 0.61 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $5,000 | 3.05 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,800 | 5.28 | 0.78 |
| Danton Heinen | BOS | $3,300 | 2.46 | 0.74 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,900 | 5.01 | 0.73 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CEN | $5,600 | 4.00 | 0.71 |
| Zach Hyman | OTT | $4,000 | 2.75 | 0.69 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $6,000 | 4.08 | 0.68 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,500 | 4.40 | 0.68 |
| Michael Frolik | CEN | $3,500 | 2.38 | 0.68 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,200 | 4.36 | 0.70 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,600 | 3.90 | 0.70 |
| Morgan Rielly | OTT | $5,400 | 3.43 | 0.63 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $5,500 | 3.17 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuso Valimaki | CEN | $2,900 | 2.10 | 0.72 |
| Ron Hainsey | OTT | $2,900 | 2.06 | 0.71 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,600 | 3.90 | 0.70 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,200 | 4.36 | 0.70 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,000 | 4.91 | 0.61 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,200 | 4.19 | 0.58 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,900 | 4.08 | 0.52 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,500 | 2.31 | 0.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,000 | 4.91 | 0.61 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,200 | 4.19 | 0.58 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,900 | 4.08 | 0.52 |
| Frederik Andersen | OTT | $7,500 | 2.31 | 0.31 |
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.