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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 | Nathan MacKinnon |
| C | Tyson Jost |
| W | Oliver Bjorkstrand |
| W | David Pastrnak |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| D | Nikita Zadorov |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Sergei Bobrovsky |
| Util | Tomas Hertl |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 36.11 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,300 | 5.51 | 0.75 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $6,700 | 4.91 | 0.73 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,200 | 4.33 | 0.70 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,700 | 4.20 | 0.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,300 | 5.51 | 0.75 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,700 | 4.20 | 0.74 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $6,700 | 4.91 | 0.73 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,200 | 4.33 | 0.70 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,600 | 5.07 | 0.77 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,500 | 4.78 | 0.74 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,400 | 4.42 | 0.69 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $6,800 | 3.95 | 0.58 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,500 | 3.91 | 0.71 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $6,100 | 3.51 | 0.58 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $5,600 | 3.38 | 0.60 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $3,800 | 3.03 | 0.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | TB | $3,800 | 3.03 | 0.80 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $6,600 | 5.07 | 0.77 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,500 | 4.78 | 0.74 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,500 | 3.91 | 0.71 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $6,400 | 4.42 | 0.69 |
| Colin Wilson | FLA | $4,000 | 2.57 | 0.64 |
| Alexandre Texier | TB | $3,000 | 1.90 | 0.63 |
| Nick Foligno | TB | $3,400 | 2.15 | 0.63 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,600 | 4.85 | 0.73 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $6,000 | 4.13 | 0.69 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $5,800 | 3.74 | 0.64 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,600 | 3.46 | 0.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,600 | 4.85 | 0.73 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $6,000 | 4.13 | 0.69 |
| David Savard | TB | $4,100 | 2.72 | 0.66 |
| Nikita Zadorov | FLA | $2,900 | 1.86 | 0.64 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,600 | 4.98 | 0.66 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,000 | 4.84 | 0.60 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,500 | 4.33 | 0.58 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,700 | 4.07 | 0.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $7,600 | 4.98 | 0.66 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,000 | 4.84 | 0.60 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,500 | 4.33 | 0.58 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,700 | 4.07 | 0.53 |
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.