Daily Player Picks
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Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $8,600 | 22.97 | 2.67 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,100 | 20.94 | 2.95 |
| Steven Stamkos | TB | $7,400 | 19.02 | 2.57 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYR | $8,000 | 14.89 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O’Reilly | STL | $3,300 | 10.48 | 3.17 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,100 | 20.94 | 2.95 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | NYI | $2,800 | 7.86 | 2.81 |
| Nicholas Paul | TB | $2,900 | 8.05 | 2.77 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evander Kane | EDM | $6,700 | 18.68 | 2.79 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $5,000 | 17.21 | 3.44 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $7,400 | 14.94 | 2.02 |
| Troy Terry | ANH | $5,100 | 14.89 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $5,000 | 17.21 | 3.44 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | EDM | $4,500 | 13.91 | 3.09 |
| Troy Terry | ANH | $5,100 | 14.89 | 2.92 |
| Adam Henrique | ANH | $2,900 | 8.12 | 2.80 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | TB | $6,700 | 13.98 | 2.09 |
| Noah Dobson | NYI | $6,400 | 13.71 | 2.14 |
| Justin Faulk | STL | $5,900 | 12.95 | 2.19 |
| Adam Fox | NYR | $7,000 | 12.21 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Shattenkirk | ANH | $2,700 | 7.88 | 2.92 |
| Cody Ceci | EDM | $3,300 | 9.35 | 2.83 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $3,600 | 9.90 | 2.75 |
| Scott Mayfield | NYI | $3,100 | 8.39 | 2.71 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $7,800 | 15.32 | 1.96 |
| Jordan Binnington | STL | $7,900 | 13.26 | 1.68 |
| Brian Elliott | TB | $8,200 | 13.10 | 1.60 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,500 | 11.03 | 1.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $7,800 | 15.32 | 1.96 |
| Jordan Binnington | STL | $7,900 | 13.26 | 1.68 |
| Brian Elliott | TB | $8,200 | 13.10 | 1.60 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,500 | 11.03 | 1.47 |
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.