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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 | Tyler Bozak |
| C | Joe Thornton |
| W | David Perron |
| W | Gustav Nyquist |
| W | Sammy Blais |
| D | Marc-Edouard Vlasic |
| D | Colton Parayko |
| G | Jordan Binnington |
| Util | Brayden Schenn |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 26.12 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Couture | ATL | $11,300 | 5.36 | 0.47 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $10,400 | 3.82 | 0.37 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $9,800 | 3.27 | 0.33 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $5,500 | 2.72 | 0.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Thornton | ATL | $5,100 | 2.48 | 0.49 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $5,500 | 2.72 | 0.49 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $11,300 | 5.36 | 0.47 |
| Tyler Bozak | EDM | $5,500 | 2.41 | 0.44 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $10,800 | 4.39 | 0.41 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $8,000 | 4.08 | 0.51 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $9,500 | 3.97 | 0.42 |
| David Perron | EDM | $6,700 | 3.58 | 0.53 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $10,100 | 3.31 | 0.33 |
| Gustav Nyquist | ATL | $5,300 | 2.74 | 0.52 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $7,000 | 2.58 | 0.37 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $4,900 | 2.27 | 0.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Perron | EDM | $6,700 | 3.58 | 0.53 |
| Gustav Nyquist | ATL | $5,300 | 2.74 | 0.52 |
| Sammy Blais | EDM | $3,100 | 1.59 | 0.51 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $8,000 | 4.08 | 0.51 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $4,900 | 2.27 | 0.46 |
| Alexander Steen | EDM | $4,800 | 2.01 | 0.42 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $9,500 | 3.97 | 0.42 |
| Marcus Sorensen | ATL | $3,500 | 1.48 | 0.42 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $11,600 | 4.50 | 0.39 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $8,600 | 4.06 | 0.47 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $8,300 | 3.48 | 0.42 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $5,800 | 3.27 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $4,700 | 3.01 | 0.64 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $5,800 | 3.27 | 0.56 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $8,600 | 4.06 | 0.47 |
| Joel Edmundson | EDM | $5,200 | 2.33 | 0.45 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,800 | 4.32 | 0.55 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,500 | 4.15 | 0.55 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,600 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,300 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,800 | 4.32 | 0.55 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,500 | 4.15 | 0.55 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,600 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,300 | 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.