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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 | Nathan MacKinnon |
| C | Tomas Hertl |
| W | Erik Karlsson |
| W | Gabriel Landeskog |
| W | Timo Meier |
| D | Sebastian Aho |
| D | Adam Pelech |
| G | Robin Lehner |
| Util | Logan Couture |
| Salary | $49,200 |
| Expected Points | 34.95 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,300 | 5.35 | 0.73 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,300 | 4.34 | 0.69 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,000 | 4.15 | 0.69 |
| Brock Nelson | NJ | $5,200 | 3.05 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,300 | 5.35 | 0.73 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,000 | 4.15 | 0.69 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,300 | 4.34 | 0.69 |
| Jordan Staal | WSH | $4,600 | 2.94 | 0.64 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,100 | 4.61 | 0.65 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $6,900 | 4.05 | 0.59 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,600 | 3.75 | 0.67 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $5,800 | 3.17 | 0.55 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $5,200 | 3.01 | 0.58 |
| Jordan Eberle | NJ | $5,300 | 2.99 | 0.56 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $5,000 | 2.90 | 0.58 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,600 | 2.89 | 0.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $3,000 | 2.53 | 0.84 |
| Colin Wilson | FLA | $3,500 | 2.41 | 0.69 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,600 | 3.75 | 0.67 |
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $3,000 | 1.99 | 0.66 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,100 | 4.61 | 0.65 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $4,200 | 2.75 | 0.65 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,600 | 2.89 | 0.63 |
| Marcus Sorensen | ATL | $2,800 | 1.74 | 0.62 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,700 | 4.12 | 0.61 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $6,000 | 4.06 | 0.68 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,600 | 3.66 | 0.65 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,500 | 3.01 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 2.10 | 0.84 |
| Adam Pelech | NJ | $3,300 | 2.42 | 0.73 |
| Nick Leddy | NJ | $3,100 | 2.21 | 0.71 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $3,700 | 2.55 | 0.69 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,100 | 5.70 | 0.70 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,200 | 4.92 | 0.68 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,300 | 4.31 | 0.59 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,900 | 3.58 | 0.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,100 | 5.70 | 0.70 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,200 | 4.92 | 0.68 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,300 | 4.31 | 0.59 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,900 | 3.58 | 0.45 |
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.