Daily Player Picks
Updated Throughout the Day
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,700 | 30.77 | 2.88 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $10,400 | 25.77 | 2.48 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $10,100 | 19.92 | 1.97 |
| Tim Stuetzle | OTT | $7,400 | 18.63 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,700 | 30.77 | 2.88 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | STL | $4,200 | 11.76 | 2.80 |
| Tim Stuetzle | OTT | $7,400 | 18.63 | 2.52 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $10,400 | 25.77 | 2.48 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $9,700 | 21.52 | 2.22 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $8,700 | 18.64 | 2.14 |
| Claude Giroux | OTT | $8,100 | 18.08 | 2.23 |
| Alex DeBrincat | OTT | $7,600 | 17.52 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavel Buchnevich | STL | $4,400 | 13.14 | 2.99 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $3,800 | 9.59 | 2.52 |
| Alex DeBrincat | OTT | $7,600 | 17.52 | 2.31 |
| Jordan Kyrou | STL | $5,500 | 12.58 | 2.29 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $9,000 | 21.78 | 2.42 |
| Justin Faulk | STL | $7,400 | 15.77 | 2.13 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $6,200 | 12.90 | 2.08 |
| Tyson Barrie | EDM | $5,000 | 11.97 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Hamonic | OTT | $3,700 | 9.74 | 2.63 |
| Torey Krug | STL | $4,600 | 11.16 | 2.43 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $9,000 | 21.78 | 2.42 |
| Tyson Barrie | EDM | $5,000 | 11.97 | 2.39 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | STL | $7,100 | 24.25 | 3.42 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,200 | 20.20 | 2.46 |
| Anton Forsberg | OTT | $8,000 | 17.78 | 2.22 |
| Arvid Soderblom | CHI | $7,800 | 17.45 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | STL | $7,100 | 24.25 | 3.42 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,200 | 20.20 | 2.46 |
| Arvid Soderblom | CHI | $7,800 | 17.45 | 2.24 |
| Anton Forsberg | OTT | $8,000 | 17.78 | 2.22 |
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.