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 | $9,700 | 24.02 | 2.48 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $8,500 | 18.80 | 2.21 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,700 | 17.83 | 2.32 |
| Anze Kopitar | LA | $5,200 | 10.19 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,700 | 24.02 | 2.48 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,700 | 17.83 | 2.32 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $8,500 | 18.80 | 2.21 |
| Anze Kopitar | LA | $5,200 | 10.19 | 1.96 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $7,900 | 18.70 | 2.37 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $5,800 | 15.75 | 2.72 |
| Adrian Kempe | LA | $6,600 | 14.50 | 2.20 |
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $6,400 | 12.88 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $5,800 | 15.75 | 2.72 |
| Craig Smith | DAL | $2,500 | 6.77 | 2.71 |
| Jamie Benn | DAL | $4,700 | 12.00 | 2.55 |
| Dylan Holloway | EDM | $2,600 | 6.46 | 2.48 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,700 | 15.14 | 2.26 |
| Miro Heiskanen | DAL | $5,700 | 11.91 | 2.09 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $5,200 | 11.35 | 2.18 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | VGK | $5,500 | 11.03 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden McNabb | VGK | $4,200 | 9.72 | 2.31 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $4,600 | 10.52 | 2.29 |
| Chris Tanev | DAL | $3,500 | 7.94 | 2.27 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,700 | 15.14 | 2.26 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,000 | 16.28 | 2.04 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,200 | 15.09 | 1.84 |
| David Rittich | LA | $7,200 | 10.40 | 1.44 |
| Adin Hill | VGK | $7,400 | 6.03 | 0.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,000 | 16.28 | 2.04 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,200 | 15.09 | 1.84 |
| David Rittich | LA | $7,200 | 10.40 | 1.44 |
| Adin Hill | VGK | $7,400 | 6.03 | 0.82 |
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.