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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 | Joe Thornton |
| C | Tomas Hertl |
| W | Sammy Blais |
| W | Marcus Sorensen |
| W | Pat Maroon |
| D | Marc-Edouard Vlasic |
| D | Colton Parayko |
| G | Martin Jones |
| Util | David Perron |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 25.6 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Couture | ATL | $11,800 | 5.61 | 0.48 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $8,800 | 4.48 | 0.51 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $10,400 | 3.27 | 0.31 |
| Brayden Schenn | EDM | $6,400 | 2.70 | 0.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Thornton | ATL | $5,100 | 2.64 | 0.52 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $8,800 | 4.48 | 0.51 |
| Logan Couture | ATL | $11,800 | 5.61 | 0.48 |
| Tyler Bozak | EDM | $5,700 | 2.52 | 0.44 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $11,200 | 4.41 | 0.39 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $8,400 | 3.93 | 0.47 |
| Joe Pavelski | ATL | $10,100 | 3.62 | 0.36 |
| David Perron | EDM | $6,700 | 3.25 | 0.49 |
| Jaden Schwartz | EDM | $9,500 | 3.22 | 0.34 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $7,200 | 2.86 | 0.40 |
| Gustav Nyquist | ATL | $5,500 | 2.62 | 0.48 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $5,300 | 2.42 | 0.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sammy Blais | EDM | $3,100 | 1.71 | 0.55 |
| David Perron | EDM | $6,700 | 3.25 | 0.49 |
| Gustav Nyquist | ATL | $5,500 | 2.62 | 0.48 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $8,400 | 3.93 | 0.47 |
| Kevin Labanc | ATL | $5,300 | 2.42 | 0.46 |
| Marcus Sorensen | ATL | $3,300 | 1.44 | 0.44 |
| Pat Maroon | EDM | $4,500 | 1.99 | 0.44 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $7,200 | 2.86 | 0.40 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $10,700 | 4.87 | 0.46 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $9,800 | 4.00 | 0.41 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $8,100 | 3.81 | 0.47 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $6,000 | 3.11 | 0.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $4,800 | 2.54 | 0.53 |
| Colton Parayko | EDM | $6,000 | 3.11 | 0.52 |
| Jay Bouwmeester | EDM | $4,000 | 1.86 | 0.47 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $8,100 | 3.81 | 0.47 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,400 | 4.44 | 0.60 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,800 | 4.42 | 0.57 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,600 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,200 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,400 | 4.44 | 0.60 |
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,800 | 4.42 | 0.57 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $7,600 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Aaron Dell | ATL | $7,200 | 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.