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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 | Logan Couture |
| C | Sebastian Aho |
| W | Jaden Schwartz |
| W | David Backes |
| W | Brock McGinn |
| D | Brent Burns |
| D | Alex Pietrangelo |
| G | Tuukka Rask |
| Util | Brad Marchand |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 37.43 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,200 | 5.22 | 0.84 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,100 | 4.24 | 0.60 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,500 | 4.13 | 0.64 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $6,000 | 3.64 | 0.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,200 | 5.22 | 0.84 |
| Sean Kuraly | BOS | $3,400 | 2.44 | 0.72 |
| Oskar Sundqvist | EDM | $2,900 | 2.02 | 0.70 |
| Charlie Coyle | BOS | $4,200 | 2.75 | 0.65 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,600 | 4.78 | 0.72 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $6,300 | 4.26 | 0.68 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,000 | 4.23 | 0.60 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $5,700 | 4.09 | 0.72 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $5,000 | 4.03 | 0.81 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,400 | 4.01 | 0.74 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,600 | 3.38 | 0.73 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,900 | 3.19 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $5,000 | 4.03 | 0.81 |
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $2,600 | 1.98 | 0.76 |
| David Backes | BOS | $2,900 | 2.19 | 0.76 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,400 | 4.01 | 0.74 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $4,600 | 3.38 | 0.73 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $5,700 | 4.09 | 0.72 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,600 | 4.78 | 0.72 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $6,300 | 4.26 | 0.68 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,600 | 4.40 | 0.67 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,000 | 4.35 | 0.73 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,300 | 3.78 | 0.71 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,900 | 3.53 | 0.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $3,900 | 2.93 | 0.75 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $6,000 | 4.35 | 0.73 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,900 | 3.53 | 0.72 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,300 | 3.78 | 0.71 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,900 | 6.84 | 0.87 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,600 | 4.72 | 0.62 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $7,300 | 4.50 | 0.62 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,600 | 4.03 | 0.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,900 | 6.84 | 0.87 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,600 | 4.72 | 0.62 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $7,300 | 4.50 | 0.62 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,600 | 4.03 | 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.