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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,500 | 23.51 | 2.77 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,300 | 22.73 | 2.21 |
| Roope Hintz | DAL | $6,900 | 14.56 | 2.11 |
| Anze Kopitar | LA | $5,900 | 12.67 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,500 | 23.51 | 2.77 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | MIN | $3,900 | 9.79 | 2.51 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | CAR | $3,300 | 7.97 | 2.41 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $4,100 | 9.44 | 2.30 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | LA | $6,800 | 17.63 | 2.59 |
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $7,700 | 16.59 | 2.15 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | LA | $6,000 | 15.34 | 2.56 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | EDM | $6,500 | 14.26 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Fast | CAR | $2,600 | 7.03 | 2.71 |
| Adrian Kempe | LA | $6,800 | 17.63 | 2.59 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | LA | $6,000 | 15.34 | 2.56 |
| MacKenzie MacEachern | CAR | $2,500 | 6.14 | 2.46 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | CAR | $6,000 | 14.42 | 2.40 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $5,300 | 12.82 | 2.42 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $5,200 | 12.77 | 2.46 |
| Miro Heiskanen | DAL | $5,600 | 12.19 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Mayfield | NYI | $3,700 | 9.86 | 2.66 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $5,200 | 12.77 | 2.46 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $5,300 | 12.82 | 2.42 |
| Brent Burns | CAR | $6,000 | 14.42 | 2.40 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $7,500 | 18.33 | 2.44 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,200 | 17.57 | 2.14 |
| Antti Raanta | CAR | $8,000 | 17.39 | 2.17 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,800 | 14.63 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $7,500 | 18.33 | 2.44 |
| Antti Raanta | CAR | $8,000 | 17.39 | 2.17 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,200 | 17.57 | 2.14 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,800 | 14.63 | 1.88 |
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.