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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 | Ryan O’Reilly |
| C | Joe Pavelski |
| W | Brandon Saad |
| W | Timo Meier |
| W | Marcus Sorensen |
| D | Hampus Lindholm |
| D | Brandon Montour |
| G | John Gibson |
| Util | Pontus Aberg |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 35.1 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,100 | 5.18 | 0.64 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,000 | 5.09 | 0.85 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,800 | 4.92 | 0.72 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $7,000 | 4.60 | 0.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,000 | 5.09 | 0.85 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $6,800 | 4.92 | 0.72 |
| Artem Anisimov | STL | $3,400 | 2.38 | 0.70 |
| Lucas Wallmark | WSH | $3,200 | 2.20 | 0.69 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,200 | 4.60 | 0.74 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,200 | 4.56 | 0.63 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $6,900 | 4.22 | 0.61 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $6,500 | 3.96 | 0.61 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $6,400 | 3.82 | 0.60 |
| Pontus Aberg | LA | $5,500 | 3.76 | 0.68 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,300 | 3.62 | 0.68 |
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $6,700 | 3.29 | 0.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Saad | STL | $4,100 | 3.24 | 0.79 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,200 | 4.60 | 0.74 |
| Zach Sanford | EDM | $3,400 | 2.39 | 0.70 |
| Nick Ritchie | LA | $4,000 | 2.71 | 0.68 |
| Pontus Aberg | LA | $5,500 | 3.76 | 0.68 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,300 | 3.62 | 0.68 |
| Marcus Sorensen | ATL | $2,900 | 1.94 | 0.67 |
| Alex Chiasson | ANA | $4,500 | 2.92 | 0.65 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,100 | 4.12 | 0.58 |
| Oscar Klefbom | ANA | $6,300 | 3.80 | 0.60 |
| Hampus Lindholm | LA | $5,700 | 3.57 | 0.63 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $6,100 | 3.30 | 0.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustav Forsling | STL | $3,500 | 2.28 | 0.65 |
| Brandon Montour | LA | $4,300 | 2.77 | 0.64 |
| Hampus Lindholm | LA | $5,700 | 3.57 | 0.63 |
| Brent Seabrook | STL | $4,400 | 2.71 | 0.62 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,400 | 5.21 | 0.62 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $7,500 | 4.48 | 0.60 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,200 | 3.97 | 0.48 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,200 | 3.56 | 0.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $8,400 | 5.21 | 0.62 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $7,500 | 4.48 | 0.60 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,200 | 3.56 | 0.49 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,200 | 3.97 | 0.48 |
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.