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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $9,500 | 28.39 | 2.99 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,000 | 27.94 | 2.79 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $8,400 | 17.95 | 2.14 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $6,900 | 17.93 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $9,500 | 28.39 | 2.99 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,000 | 27.94 | 2.79 |
| William Karlsson | VGK | $4,700 | 12.29 | 2.61 |
| Erik Haula | NJ | $5,100 | 13.30 | 2.61 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | EDM | $7,500 | 17.97 | 2.40 |
| Evander Kane | EDM | $6,000 | 15.13 | 2.52 |
| Mark Stone | VGK | $5,900 | 14.43 | 2.45 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $7,200 | 14.24 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefan Noesen | CAR | $3,700 | 10.01 | 2.70 |
| Reilly Smith | VGK | $4,700 | 12.26 | 2.61 |
| Seth Jarvis | CAR | $4,600 | 11.90 | 2.59 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | VGK | $4,900 | 12.53 | 2.56 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | CAR | $6,800 | 16.50 | 2.43 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $5,500 | 16.49 | 3.00 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | VGK | $6,500 | 15.81 | 2.43 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $5,700 | 14.38 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $5,500 | 16.49 | 3.00 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $4,200 | 11.36 | 2.71 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $5,700 | 14.38 | 2.52 |
| Brady Skjei | CAR | $3,800 | 9.48 | 2.49 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,000 | 21.62 | 2.70 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $8,200 | 17.43 | 2.13 |
| Akira Schmid | NJ | $7,800 | 17.23 | 2.21 |
| Laurent Brossoit | VGK | $7,500 | 16.31 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,000 | 21.62 | 2.70 |
| Akira Schmid | NJ | $7,800 | 17.23 | 2.21 |
| Laurent Brossoit | VGK | $7,500 | 16.31 | 2.17 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $8,200 | 17.43 | 2.13 |
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.