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 | $10,000 | 24.08 | 2.41 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,700 | 16.27 | 1.87 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | EDM | $6,800 | 15.11 | 2.22 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $7,400 | 13.17 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McLeod | EDM | $2,700 | 8.12 | 3.01 |
| Nicolas Roy | VGK | $2,800 | 7.07 | 2.52 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,000 | 24.08 | 2.41 |
| William Karlsson | VGK | $4,000 | 9.27 | 2.32 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $8,500 | 18.39 | 2.16 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WAS | $9,400 | 17.86 | 1.90 |
| Timo Meier | SJ | $8,100 | 16.65 | 2.06 |
| Evander Kane | EDM | $7,200 | 14.56 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Harvey-Pinard | MON | $2,900 | 13.15 | 4.53 |
| Garnet Hathaway | WAS | $2,700 | 7.87 | 2.92 |
| Mattias Janmark | EDM | $2,500 | 6.87 | 2.75 |
| Jesse Puljujarvi | EDM | $2,500 | 6.43 | 2.57 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | VGK | $7,000 | 16.65 | 2.38 |
| Erik Karlsson | SJ | $7,500 | 14.05 | 1.87 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $5,400 | 12.50 | 2.31 |
| Vince Dunn | SEA | $5,600 | 12.44 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Ristolainen | PHI | $3,100 | 7.99 | 2.58 |
| Brett Kulak | EDM | $2,800 | 6.95 | 2.48 |
| Simon Benoit | ANH | $2,500 | 6.18 | 2.47 |
| Nick Seeler | PHI | $2,800 | 6.91 | 2.47 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,300 | 15.20 | 1.83 |
| Charlie Lindgren | WAS | $8,200 | 12.58 | 1.53 |
| Philipp Grubauer | SEA | $7,700 | 12.55 | 1.63 |
| John Gibson | ANH | $6,900 | 12.26 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,300 | 15.20 | 1.83 |
| John Gibson | ANH | $6,900 | 12.26 | 1.78 |
| Philipp Grubauer | SEA | $7,700 | 12.55 | 1.63 |
| Charlie Lindgren | WAS | $8,200 | 12.58 | 1.53 |
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.