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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 | Nick Leddy |
| G | Robin Lehner |
| Util | Brent Burns |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 35.15 |
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 | $6,200 | 4.27 | 0.69 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,300 | 4.09 | 0.65 |
| Brock Nelson | NJ | $5,300 | 3.05 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,300 | 5.35 | 0.73 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,200 | 4.27 | 0.69 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $6,300 | 4.09 | 0.65 |
| Tyson Jost | FLA | $3,000 | 1.90 | 0.63 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,000 | 4.51 | 0.64 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $6,900 | 4.02 | 0.58 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,700 | 3.81 | 0.67 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,100 | 3.18 | 0.52 |
| Jordan Eberle | NJ | $5,200 | 2.97 | 0.57 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $5,400 | 2.94 | 0.54 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,400 | 2.93 | 0.66 |
| Anders Lee | NJ | $5,000 | 2.91 | 0.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $3,000 | 2.52 | 0.84 |
| Colin Wilson | FLA | $3,700 | 2.57 | 0.69 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $5,700 | 3.81 | 0.67 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $4,400 | 2.93 | 0.66 |
| Marcus Sorensen | ATL | $2,800 | 1.81 | 0.65 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $4,300 | 2.80 | 0.65 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,000 | 4.51 | 0.64 |
| Brock McGinn | WSH | $3,100 | 1.90 | 0.61 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,800 | 4.53 | 0.67 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $6,100 | 4.02 | 0.66 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,700 | 3.57 | 0.63 |
| Justin Faulk | WSH | $4,600 | 3.01 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $2,500 | 2.07 | 0.83 |
| Nick Leddy | NJ | $3,100 | 2.25 | 0.73 |
| Adam Pelech | NJ | $3,400 | 2.36 | 0.69 |
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $3,800 | 2.55 | 0.67 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,200 | 5.84 | 0.71 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,200 | 4.52 | 0.63 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,300 | 4.42 | 0.61 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,800 | 3.78 | 0.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lehner | NJ | $8,200 | 5.84 | 0.71 |
| Petr Mrazek | WSH | $7,200 | 4.52 | 0.63 |
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,300 | 4.42 | 0.61 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,800 | 3.78 | 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.