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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 | Gabriel Bourque |
| C | Joe Thornton |
| W | Matt Nieto |
| W | Colin Wilson |
| W | Gustav Nyquist |
| D | Marc-Edouard Vlasic |
| D | Tyson Barrie |
| G | Philipp Grubauer |
| Util | Erik Johnson |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 26.42 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $11,800 | 5.57 | 0.47 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $11,800 | 5.57 | 0.47 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $10,600 | 5.01 | 0.47 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $10,600 | 5.01 | 0.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $10,100 | 4.95 | 0.49 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $11,800 | 5.57 | 0.47 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $11,800 | 5.57 | 0.47 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $10,600 | 5.01 | 0.47 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $10,900 | 4.65 | 0.43 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $8,400 | 4.10 | 0.49 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $9,700 | 3.85 | 0.40 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $7,300 | 3.34 | 0.46 |
| Matt Nieto | FLA | $4,500 | 2.80 | 0.62 |
| Gustav Nyquist | ATL | $6,000 | 2.73 | 0.46 |
| J.T. Compher | FLA | $6,300 | 2.47 | 0.39 |
| J.T. Compher | FLA | $6,300 | 2.47 | 0.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Nieto | FLA | $4,500 | 2.80 | 0.62 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $8,400 | 4.10 | 0.49 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $5,400 | 2.46 | 0.46 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $7,300 | 3.34 | 0.46 |
| Gustav Nyquist | ATL | $6,000 | 2.73 | 0.46 |
| Colin Wilson | FLA | $5,300 | 2.41 | 0.45 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $10,900 | 4.65 | 0.43 |
| Marcus Sorensen | ATL | $4,200 | 1.72 | 0.41 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $11,200 | 5.09 | 0.45 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $7,000 | 3.77 | 0.54 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $9,200 | 3.74 | 0.41 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $5,500 | 3.05 | 0.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $5,500 | 3.05 | 0.55 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $7,000 | 3.77 | 0.54 |
| Erik Johnson | FLA | $5,200 | 2.74 | 0.53 |
| Nikita Zadorov | FLA | $3,800 | 1.88 | 0.49 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,700 | 5.60 | 0.73 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,100 | 4.91 | 0.61 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,900 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,500 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipp Grubauer | FLA | $7,700 | 5.60 | 0.73 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $8,100 | 4.91 | 0.61 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,900 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $7,500 | 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.