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 | $9,500 | 30.07 | 3.17 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,000 | 27.30 | 2.73 |
| Roope Hintz | DAL | $7,400 | 18.42 | 2.49 |
| Anze Kopitar | LA | $6,500 | 16.63 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $9,500 | 30.07 | 3.17 |
| Tyler Seguin | DAL | $4,700 | 14.89 | 3.17 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,000 | 27.30 | 2.73 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | CAR | $3,700 | 10.00 | 2.70 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $8,800 | 21.24 | 2.41 |
| Adrian Kempe | LA | $6,900 | 20.84 | 3.02 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | EDM | $7,800 | 18.94 | 2.43 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | LA | $5,700 | 18.18 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustav Nyquist | MIN | $3,900 | 12.59 | 3.23 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | LA | $5,700 | 18.18 | 3.19 |
| Adrian Kempe | LA | $6,900 | 20.84 | 3.02 |
| Marcus Johansson | MIN | $4,300 | 12.97 | 3.02 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | CAR | $6,400 | 17.00 | 2.66 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $5,500 | 16.53 | 3.01 |
| Miro Heiskanen | DAL | $6,800 | 15.71 | 2.31 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $5,800 | 14.38 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $5,500 | 16.53 | 3.01 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $3,900 | 10.90 | 2.80 |
| John Klingberg | MIN | $4,300 | 11.65 | 2.71 |
| Brady Skjei | CAR | $4,100 | 10.94 | 2.67 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,000 | 23.97 | 3.00 |
| Antti Raanta | CAR | $7,600 | 23.30 | 3.07 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,400 | 21.89 | 2.61 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,800 | 19.52 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antti Raanta | CAR | $7,600 | 23.30 | 3.07 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,000 | 23.97 | 3.00 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,400 | 21.89 | 2.61 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,800 | 19.52 | 2.50 |
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.