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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 | Barclay Goodrow |
| C | Joe Thornton |
| W | Sammy Blais |
| W | Timo Meier |
| W | Kevin Labanc |
| D | Marc-Edouard Vlasic |
| D | Joel Edmundson |
| G | Martin Jones |
| Util | Jaden Schwartz |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 26.26 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Couture | ATL | $10,500 | 5.11 | 0.49 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $10,800 | 4.82 | 0.45 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $10,200 | 3.46 | 0.34 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,400 | 2.72 | 0.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Couture | ATL | $10,500 | 5.11 | 0.49 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $10,800 | 4.82 | 0.45 |
| Joe Thornton | ATL | $5,100 | 2.25 | 0.44 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,400 | 2.72 | 0.43 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $11,200 | 4.32 | 0.39 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $8,000 | 4.26 | 0.53 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $9,800 | 3.75 | 0.38 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $7,100 | 3.42 | 0.48 |
| David Perron | EDM | $6,800 | 3.16 | 0.46 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $8,300 | 3.10 | 0.37 |
| Gustav Nyquist | ATL | $5,500 | 2.60 | 0.47 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $4,900 | 2.48 | 0.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sammy Blais | EDM | $3,000 | 1.82 | 0.61 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $8,000 | 4.26 | 0.53 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $4,900 | 2.48 | 0.51 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $7,100 | 3.42 | 0.48 |
| Gustav Nyquist | ATL | $5,500 | 2.60 | 0.47 |
| David Perron | EDM | $6,800 | 3.16 | 0.46 |
| Robert Thomas | EDM | $4,700 | 1.99 | 0.42 |
| Pat Maroon | EDM | $4,600 | 1.88 | 0.41 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $11,500 | 4.76 | 0.41 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $9,500 | 3.98 | 0.42 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $8,600 | 3.55 | 0.41 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $6,000 | 2.91 | 0.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $5,200 | 2.80 | 0.54 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $6,000 | 2.91 | 0.49 |
| Joel Edmundson | EDM | $5,300 | 2.35 | 0.44 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $9,500 | 3.98 | 0.42 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,900 | 5.58 | 0.71 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,600 | 4.56 | 0.60 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,700 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,400 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,900 | 5.58 | 0.71 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,600 | 4.56 | 0.60 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,700 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,400 | 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.