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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 | Sean Kuraly |
| C | Charlie Coyle |
| W | Zach Sanford |
| W | Brad Marchand |
| W | Joakim Nordstrom |
| D | Vince Dunn |
| D | Colton Parayko |
| G | Tuukka Rask |
| Util | Jay Bouwmeester |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 28.23 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $11,800 | 4.97 | 0.42 |
| Sean Kuraly | BOS | $5,400 | 3.17 | 0.59 |
| Charlie Coyle | BOS | $6,700 | 2.87 | 0.43 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $10,300 | 2.71 | 0.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Kuraly | BOS | $5,400 | 3.17 | 0.59 |
| Charlie Coyle | BOS | $6,700 | 2.87 | 0.43 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $11,800 | 4.97 | 0.42 |
| Oskar Sundqvist | EDM | $5,100 | 2.07 | 0.41 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $10,600 | 4.68 | 0.44 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $10,900 | 4.33 | 0.40 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $11,200 | 4.20 | 0.38 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $9,500 | 4.10 | 0.43 |
| David Perron | EDM | $7,000 | 2.75 | 0.39 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $6,400 | 2.60 | 0.41 |
| Marcus Johansson | BOS | $5,300 | 2.21 | 0.42 |
| Joakim Nordstrom | BOS | $4,100 | 1.98 | 0.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Sanford | EDM | $3,000 | 1.46 | 0.49 |
| Joakim Nordstrom | BOS | $4,100 | 1.98 | 0.48 |
| Ivan Barbashev | EDM | $3,100 | 1.50 | 0.48 |
| Noel Acciari | BOS | $4,000 | 1.85 | 0.46 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $10,600 | 4.68 | 0.44 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $9,500 | 4.10 | 0.43 |
| Marcus Johansson | BOS | $5,300 | 2.21 | 0.42 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $6,400 | 2.60 | 0.41 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torey Krug | BOS | $7,600 | 3.54 | 0.47 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $7,900 | 3.48 | 0.44 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $5,500 | 2.88 | 0.52 |
| Charlie McAvoy | BOS | $6,400 | 2.66 | 0.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Dunn | EDM | $3,100 | 2.03 | 0.65 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $5,500 | 2.88 | 0.52 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $7,600 | 3.54 | 0.47 |
| Jay Bouwmeester | EDM | $3,300 | 1.53 | 0.46 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,200 | 7.63 | 0.93 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,600 | 4.60 | 0.53 |
| Jared Coreau | EDM | $5,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Zane McIntyre | BOS | $5,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,200 | 7.63 | 0.93 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,600 | 4.60 | 0.53 |
| Jared Coreau | EDM | $5,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Zane McIntyre | BOS | $5,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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.