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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 | Brad Malone |
| C | Cooper Marody |
| W | Tomas Hertl |
| W | Joonas Donskoi |
| W | Evander Kane |
| D | Kris Russell |
| D | Kevin Gravel |
| G | Mikko Koskinen |
| Util | Marcus Sorensen |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 22.69 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $12,300 | 5.43 | 0.44 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $9,300 | 4.15 | 0.45 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $8,400 | 3.61 | 0.43 |
| Joe Thornton | ATL | $5,400 | 2.04 | 0.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Couture | ATL | $9,300 | 4.15 | 0.45 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $12,300 | 5.43 | 0.44 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | ANA | $8,400 | 3.61 | 0.43 |
| Joe Thornton | ATL | $5,400 | 2.04 | 0.38 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $11,400 | 5.22 | 0.46 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $10,900 | 4.77 | 0.44 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $10,300 | 4.66 | 0.45 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $9,700 | 4.62 | 0.48 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $7,900 | 4.25 | 0.54 |
| Joonas Donskoi | ATL | $5,600 | 3.01 | 0.54 |
| Drake Caggiula | ANA | $6,900 | 2.97 | 0.43 |
| Alex Chiasson | ANA | $5,800 | 2.27 | 0.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $7,900 | 4.25 | 0.54 |
| Joonas Donskoi | ATL | $5,600 | 3.01 | 0.54 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $9,700 | 4.62 | 0.48 |
| Marcus Sorensen | ATL | $4,600 | 2.21 | 0.48 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $11,400 | 5.22 | 0.46 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $10,300 | 4.66 | 0.45 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $10,900 | 4.77 | 0.44 |
| Drake Caggiula | ANA | $6,900 | 2.97 | 0.43 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $10,000 | 4.39 | 0.44 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $8,800 | 3.59 | 0.41 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $7,500 | 2.61 | 0.35 |
| Darnell Nurse | ANA | $6,100 | 2.52 | 0.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Russell | ANA | $4,900 | 2.50 | 0.51 |
| Justin Braun | ATL | $4,200 | 1.87 | 0.45 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $10,000 | 4.39 | 0.44 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $5,300 | 2.28 | 0.43 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,200 | 4.60 | 0.56 |
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $7,000 | 3.71 | 0.53 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $8,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,200 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,200 | 4.60 | 0.56 |
| Mikko Koskinen | ANA | $7,000 | 3.71 | 0.53 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $8,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Cam Talbot | ANA | $7,200 | 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.