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 | $11,400 | 22.59 | 1.98 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $9,800 | 20.84 | 2.13 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $9,200 | 16.31 | 1.77 |
| Chandler Stephenson | VGK | $7,200 | 9.29 | 1.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teddy Blueger | VGK | $2,000 | 4.74 | 2.37 |
| Ryan McLeod | EDM | $2,000 | 4.69 | 2.34 |
| Nick Bjugstad | EDM | $3,200 | 6.84 | 2.14 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $9,800 | 20.84 | 2.13 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $8,600 | 14.09 | 1.64 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | EDM | $8,400 | 13.34 | 1.59 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | VGK | $8,000 | 12.69 | 1.59 |
| Mark Stone | VGK | $7,600 | 11.02 | 1.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattias Janmark | EDM | $2,000 | 6.27 | 3.14 |
| Nicolas Roy | VGK | $2,400 | 6.89 | 2.87 |
| William Carrier | VGK | $2,200 | 5.60 | 2.54 |
| Derek Ryan | EDM | $2,000 | 4.93 | 2.47 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $8,200 | 14.35 | 1.75 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | VGK | $7,800 | 12.63 | 1.62 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $5,600 | 11.12 | 1.99 |
| Alec Martinez | VGK | $7,000 | 9.03 | 1.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Desharnais | EDM | $2,000 | 4.14 | 2.07 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $5,600 | 11.12 | 1.99 |
| Nicolas Hague | VGK | $2,600 | 5.05 | 1.94 |
| Cody Ceci | EDM | $3,400 | 6.06 | 1.78 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $10,200 | 14.32 | 1.40 |
| Adin Hill | VGK | $9,600 | 13.37 | 1.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $10,200 | 14.32 | 1.40 |
| Adin Hill | VGK | $9,600 | 13.37 | 1.39 |
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.