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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 | Oskar Sundqvist |
| W | Jaden Schwartz |
| W | Melker Karlsson |
| W | Marcus Sorensen |
| D | Marc-Edouard Vlasic |
| D | Alex Pietrangelo |
| G | Jordan Binnington |
| Util | Joel Edmundson |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 24.23 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Couture | ATL | $10,800 | 5.28 | 0.49 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $11,200 | 4.09 | 0.37 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $9,800 | 3.36 | 0.34 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,800 | 2.49 | 0.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Couture | ATL | $10,800 | 5.28 | 0.49 |
| Tyler Bozak | EDM | $5,800 | 2.33 | 0.40 |
| Oskar Sundqvist | EDM | $5,100 | 2.02 | 0.40 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $11,200 | 4.09 | 0.37 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $10,500 | 4.23 | 0.40 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $7,000 | 4.02 | 0.57 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $9,300 | 4.01 | 0.43 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $10,300 | 3.12 | 0.30 |
| David Perron | EDM | $6,500 | 3.11 | 0.48 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $7,300 | 2.68 | 0.37 |
| Gustav Nyquist | ATL | $5,500 | 2.64 | 0.48 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $4,800 | 2.14 | 0.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $7,000 | 4.02 | 0.57 |
| David Perron | EDM | $6,500 | 3.11 | 0.48 |
| Gustav Nyquist | ATL | $5,500 | 2.64 | 0.48 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $4,800 | 2.14 | 0.45 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $9,300 | 4.01 | 0.43 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $10,500 | 4.23 | 0.40 |
| Marcus Sorensen | ATL | $3,700 | 1.45 | 0.39 |
| Alexander Steen | EDM | $4,800 | 1.80 | 0.38 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $11,600 | 4.40 | 0.38 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $8,700 | 4.34 | 0.50 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $8,500 | 3.12 | 0.37 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $5,200 | 2.96 | 0.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $5,200 | 2.96 | 0.57 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $8,700 | 4.34 | 0.50 |
| Joel Edmundson | EDM | $4,900 | 2.38 | 0.49 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $6,100 | 2.85 | 0.47 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,200 | 4.85 | 0.59 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,700 | 4.06 | 0.53 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,500 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,200 | 4.85 | 0.59 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,700 | 4.06 | 0.53 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,500 | 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.