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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 | Nick Schmaltz |
| C | William Karlsson |
| W | Conor Garland |
| W | Ryan Reaves |
| W | Clayton Keller |
| D | Brayden McNabb |
| D | Niklas Hjalmarsson |
| G | Darcy Kuemper |
| Util | Richard Panik |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 23.49 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Stepan | ARZ | $10,200 | 2.85 | 0.28 |
| Nick Schmaltz | ARZ | $5,500 | 2.79 | 0.51 |
| Mario Kempe | ARZ | $3,300 | 1.17 | 0.35 |
| Christian Dvorak | ARZ | $6,300 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Schmaltz | ARZ | $5,500 | 2.79 | 0.51 |
| Mario Kempe | ARZ | $3,300 | 1.17 | 0.35 |
| Derek Stepan | ARZ | $10,200 | 2.85 | 0.28 |
| Christian Dvorak | ARZ | $6,300 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Keller | ARZ | $7,100 | 3.29 | 0.46 |
| Alex Galchenyuk | ARZ | $8,200 | 2.59 | 0.32 |
| Richard Panik | ARZ | $5,200 | 2.46 | 0.47 |
| Conor Garland | ARZ | $3,800 | 2.20 | 0.58 |
| Nick Cousins | ARZ | $5,100 | 2.10 | 0.41 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | ARZ | $6,900 | 2.05 | 0.30 |
| Christian Fischer | ARZ | $4,600 | 1.63 | 0.35 |
| Josh Archibald | ARZ | $4,000 | 1.53 | 0.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conor Garland | ARZ | $3,800 | 2.20 | 0.58 |
| Richard Panik | ARZ | $5,200 | 2.46 | 0.47 |
| Clayton Keller | ARZ | $7,100 | 3.29 | 0.46 |
| Nick Cousins | ARZ | $5,100 | 2.10 | 0.41 |
| Josh Archibald | ARZ | $4,000 | 1.53 | 0.38 |
| Lawson Crouse | ARZ | $3,400 | 1.27 | 0.37 |
| Christian Fischer | ARZ | $4,600 | 1.63 | 0.35 |
| Alex Galchenyuk | ARZ | $8,200 | 2.59 | 0.32 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Chychrun | ARZ | $6,800 | 2.87 | 0.42 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | ARZ | $6,500 | 2.68 | 0.41 |
| Alex Goligoski | ARZ | $5,300 | 2.23 | 0.42 |
| Niklas Hjalmarsson | ARZ | $3,600 | 1.75 | 0.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niklas Hjalmarsson | ARZ | $3,600 | 1.75 | 0.49 |
| Jakob Chychrun | ARZ | $6,800 | 2.87 | 0.42 |
| Alex Goligoski | ARZ | $5,300 | 2.23 | 0.42 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | ARZ | $6,500 | 2.68 | 0.41 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $7,600 | 3.70 | 0.49 |
| Calvin Pickard | ARZ | $7,400 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Adin Hill | ARZ | $7,400 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $7,400 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | ARZ | $7,600 | 3.70 | 0.49 |
| Calvin Pickard | ARZ | $7,400 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Adin Hill | ARZ | $7,400 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Antti Raanta | ARZ | $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.