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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 | Jaden Schwartz |
| W | Zach Sanford |
| W | Joakim Nordstrom |
| D | Zdeno Chara |
| D | Jay Bouwmeester |
| G | Tuukka Rask |
| Util | Colton Parayko |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 26.76 |
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 | 4.43 | 0.38 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $10,700 | 3.42 | 0.32 |
| Sean Kuraly | BOS | $5,500 | 2.86 | 0.52 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $9,600 | 2.82 | 0.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Kuraly | BOS | $5,500 | 2.86 | 0.52 |
| Charlie Coyle | BOS | $7,000 | 2.79 | 0.40 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $11,800 | 4.43 | 0.38 |
| Oskar Sundqvist | EDM | $5,100 | 1.65 | 0.32 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $10,100 | 4.17 | 0.41 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $11,000 | 4.05 | 0.37 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $11,200 | 3.82 | 0.34 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $7,600 | 3.56 | 0.47 |
| David Perron | EDM | $6,400 | 2.64 | 0.41 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $6,100 | 2.62 | 0.43 |
| Joakim Nordstrom | BOS | $4,600 | 2.07 | 0.45 |
| Marcus Johansson | BOS | $5,300 | 1.97 | 0.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $7,600 | 3.56 | 0.47 |
| Noel Acciari | BOS | $3,600 | 1.65 | 0.46 |
| Joakim Nordstrom | BOS | $4,600 | 2.07 | 0.45 |
| Karson Kuhlman | BOS | $4,300 | 1.88 | 0.44 |
| Jake DeBrusk | BOS | $6,100 | 2.62 | 0.43 |
| Zach Sanford | EDM | $4,100 | 1.78 | 0.43 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $10,100 | 4.17 | 0.41 |
| David Perron | EDM | $6,400 | 2.64 | 0.41 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $9,100 | 3.43 | 0.38 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $8,400 | 3.38 | 0.40 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $5,800 | 2.66 | 0.46 |
| Charlie McAvoy | BOS | $5,400 | 2.37 | 0.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zdeno Chara | BOS | $4,000 | 2.14 | 0.54 |
| Jay Bouwmeester | EDM | $3,200 | 1.59 | 0.50 |
| Connor Clifton | BOS | $3,000 | 1.42 | 0.47 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $5,800 | 2.66 | 0.46 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,100 | 7.31 | 0.90 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,600 | 5.16 | 0.60 |
| Evan Fitzpatrick | EDM | $5,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jared Coreau | EDM | $5,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $8,100 | 7.31 | 0.90 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,600 | 5.16 | 0.60 |
| Evan Fitzpatrick | EDM | $5,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jared Coreau | EDM | $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.