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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 | Tomas Hertl |
| C | Bo Horvat |
| W | Jake Guentzel |
| W | Jake Virtanen |
| W | Evander Kane |
| D | Brent Burns |
| D | Marcus Pettersson |
| G | Matt Murray |
| Util | Kris Letang |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 38.2 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,400 | 5.24 | 0.82 |
| Sean Couturier | NYR | $7,000 | 4.73 | 0.68 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,300 | 4.49 | 0.62 |
| Elias Pettersson | WPG | $6,100 | 4.22 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,400 | 5.24 | 0.82 |
| Bo Horvat | WPG | $4,800 | 3.82 | 0.79 |
| Jared McCann | PHI | $3,300 | 2.35 | 0.71 |
| Adrian Kempe | VAN | $2,800 | 1.97 | 0.70 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evander Kane | ATL | $7,100 | 5.56 | 0.78 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,400 | 5.14 | 0.69 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $5,900 | 4.26 | 0.72 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,700 | 4.17 | 0.62 |
| Brock Boeser | WPG | $6,000 | 3.96 | 0.66 |
| Jakub Voracek | NYR | $6,100 | 3.85 | 0.63 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,400 | 3.74 | 0.58 |
| Bryan Rust | PHI | $5,100 | 3.34 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evander Kane | ATL | $7,100 | 5.56 | 0.78 |
| Antoine Roussel | WPG | $2,800 | 2.03 | 0.73 |
| Tyler Toffoli | VAN | $4,400 | 3.21 | 0.73 |
| Jake Virtanen | WPG | $3,100 | 2.26 | 0.73 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $5,900 | 4.26 | 0.72 |
| Joonas Donskoi | ATL | $3,600 | 2.52 | 0.70 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,400 | 5.14 | 0.69 |
| James van Riemsdyk | NYR | $4,900 | 3.33 | 0.68 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,800 | 6.05 | 0.89 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $5,500 | 4.28 | 0.78 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,000 | 3.84 | 0.64 |
| Travis Sanheim | NYR | $3,900 | 2.96 | 0.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,800 | 6.05 | 0.89 |
| Marcus Pettersson | PHI | $2,800 | 2.29 | 0.82 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $5,500 | 4.28 | 0.78 |
| Justin Braun | ATL | $2,600 | 2.02 | 0.78 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $8,100 | 5.03 | 0.62 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,000 | 4.59 | 0.57 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,500 | 4.44 | 0.59 |
| Carter Hart | NYR | $7,700 | 4.41 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $8,100 | 5.03 | 0.62 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,500 | 4.44 | 0.59 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,000 | 4.59 | 0.57 |
| Carter Hart | NYR | $7,700 | 4.41 | 0.57 |
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.