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 | 22.54 | 2.25 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $7,600 | 15.15 | 1.99 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $7,100 | 14.73 | 2.07 |
| Nico Hischier | NJ | $5,400 | 11.44 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Karlsson | VGK | $3,600 | 9.53 | 2.65 |
| Nicolas Roy | VGK | $2,600 | 6.84 | 2.63 |
| Chandler Stephenson | VGK | $4,300 | 10.38 | 2.41 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | CAR | $3,400 | 8.20 | 2.41 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,400 | 22.44 | 2.67 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | EDM | $6,000 | 13.48 | 2.25 |
| Evander Kane | EDM | $5,500 | 13.30 | 2.42 |
| Mark Stone | VGK | $5,600 | 11.79 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Haula | NJ | $3,600 | 10.62 | 2.95 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,400 | 22.44 | 2.67 |
| Jesper Fast | CAR | $2,800 | 7.41 | 2.65 |
| Ivan Barbashev | VGK | $3,300 | 8.34 | 2.53 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | CAR | $6,200 | 14.79 | 2.39 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | VGK | $6,000 | 13.10 | 2.18 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $4,900 | 12.59 | 2.57 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $5,300 | 12.23 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $4,900 | 12.59 | 2.57 |
| Brent Burns | CAR | $6,200 | 14.79 | 2.39 |
| Brett Pesce | CAR | $3,400 | 8.06 | 2.37 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $5,300 | 12.23 | 2.31 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,900 | 15.74 | 1.99 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $8,000 | 13.58 | 1.70 |
| Akira Schmid | NJ | $7,400 | 13.03 | 1.76 |
| Laurent Brossoit | VGK | $7,500 | 12.21 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,900 | 15.74 | 1.99 |
| Akira Schmid | NJ | $7,400 | 13.03 | 1.76 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $8,000 | 13.58 | 1.70 |
| Laurent Brossoit | VGK | $7,500 | 12.21 | 1.63 |
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.