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 | $10,300 | 22.40 | 2.17 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,200 | 21.27 | 2.59 |
| Aleksander Barkov | FLA | $6,700 | 14.86 | 2.22 |
| Anze Kopitar | LA | $5,700 | 12.98 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | CAR | $3,300 | 9.07 | 2.75 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $3,800 | 10.03 | 2.64 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | MIN | $3,700 | 9.74 | 2.63 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,200 | 21.27 | 2.59 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $9,700 | 24.97 | 2.57 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | FLA | $8,200 | 18.95 | 2.31 |
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $8,000 | 18.29 | 2.29 |
| Adrian Kempe | LA | $6,300 | 16.68 | 2.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Johansson | MIN | $3,700 | 10.38 | 2.81 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | LA | $5,700 | 15.24 | 2.67 |
| Adrian Kempe | LA | $6,300 | 16.68 | 2.65 |
| Mattias Janmark | EDM | $2,800 | 7.33 | 2.62 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Montour | FLA | $6,300 | 14.45 | 2.29 |
| Brent Burns | CAR | $6,000 | 13.55 | 2.26 |
| Miro Heiskanen | DAL | $5,600 | 13.07 | 2.33 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $5,500 | 11.41 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Faber | MIN | $3,100 | 7.76 | 2.50 |
| Ryan Suter | DAL | $3,200 | 7.97 | 2.49 |
| Connor Clifton | BOS | $2,800 | 6.82 | 2.44 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $4,400 | 10.69 | 2.43 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,500 | 22.10 | 2.60 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,000 | 18.56 | 2.32 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,300 | 18.09 | 2.18 |
| Antti Raanta | CAR | $8,100 | 16.66 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,500 | 22.10 | 2.60 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,000 | 18.56 | 2.32 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,300 | 18.09 | 2.18 |
| Antti Raanta | CAR | $8,100 | 16.66 | 2.06 |
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.