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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 | Klim Kostin |
| C | Barclay Goodrow |
| W | Jaden Schwartz |
| W | Marcus Sorensen |
| W | Sammy Blais |
| D | Marc-Edouard Vlasic |
| D | Colton Parayko |
| G | Jordan Binnington |
| Util | Alex Pietrangelo |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 23.55 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Couture | ATL | $11,400 | 5.02 | 0.44 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $10,300 | 3.07 | 0.30 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,700 | 2.66 | 0.40 |
| Tyler Bozak | EDM | $6,100 | 2.49 | 0.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Couture | ATL | $11,400 | 5.02 | 0.44 |
| Oskar Sundqvist | EDM | $5,100 | 2.25 | 0.44 |
| Joe Thornton | ATL | $5,400 | 2.27 | 0.42 |
| Tyler Bozak | EDM | $6,100 | 2.49 | 0.41 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $11,100 | 4.74 | 0.43 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $9,100 | 4.54 | 0.50 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $8,400 | 3.51 | 0.42 |
| David Perron | EDM | $7,200 | 3.34 | 0.46 |
| Gustav Nyquist | ATL | $5,500 | 2.44 | 0.44 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $7,700 | 2.39 | 0.31 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $5,300 | 2.05 | 0.39 |
| Alexander Steen | EDM | $4,900 | 1.96 | 0.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $9,100 | 4.54 | 0.50 |
| Sammy Blais | EDM | $3,200 | 1.58 | 0.49 |
| David Perron | EDM | $7,200 | 3.34 | 0.46 |
| Gustav Nyquist | ATL | $5,500 | 2.44 | 0.44 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $11,100 | 4.74 | 0.43 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $8,400 | 3.51 | 0.42 |
| Marcus Sorensen | ATL | $3,400 | 1.41 | 0.41 |
| Alexander Steen | EDM | $4,900 | 1.96 | 0.40 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $10,700 | 4.16 | 0.39 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $7,900 | 4.03 | 0.51 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $6,400 | 3.32 | 0.52 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $5,100 | 2.72 | 0.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $5,100 | 2.72 | 0.53 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $6,400 | 3.32 | 0.52 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $7,900 | 4.03 | 0.51 |
| Vince Dunn | EDM | $4,800 | 2.11 | 0.44 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,200 | 4.89 | 0.60 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,500 | 3.21 | 0.43 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,300 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $8,200 | 4.89 | 0.60 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,500 | 3.21 | 0.43 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,300 | 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.