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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,200 | 30.14 | 2.96 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $9,500 | 22.44 | 2.36 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $9,700 | 21.60 | 2.23 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $7,200 | 18.64 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,200 | 30.14 | 2.96 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $7,200 | 18.64 | 2.59 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $9,500 | 22.44 | 2.36 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $9,700 | 21.60 | 2.23 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $9,300 | 22.01 | 2.37 |
| Adrian Kempe | LA | $8,100 | 17.82 | 2.20 |
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $8,200 | 16.58 | 2.02 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | LA | $7,100 | 14.55 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavel Dorofeyev | VGK | $3,500 | 9.72 | 2.78 |
| Craig Smith | DAL | $3,400 | 8.28 | 2.44 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $9,300 | 22.01 | 2.37 |
| Adrian Kempe | LA | $8,100 | 17.82 | 2.20 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,400 | 18.28 | 2.47 |
| Miro Heiskanen | DAL | $6,700 | 14.30 | 2.13 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $5,100 | 12.51 | 2.45 |
| Thomas Harley | DAL | $6,300 | 12.38 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden McNabb | VGK | $4,200 | 10.93 | 2.60 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,400 | 18.28 | 2.47 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $5,100 | 12.51 | 2.45 |
| Cody Ceci | EDM | $4,000 | 8.75 | 2.19 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,000 | 22.62 | 2.83 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,400 | 20.56 | 2.45 |
| David Rittich | LA | $7,300 | 14.09 | 1.93 |
| Adin Hill | VGK | $7,700 | 8.55 | 1.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,000 | 22.62 | 2.83 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,400 | 20.56 | 2.45 |
| David Rittich | LA | $7,300 | 14.09 | 1.93 |
| Adin Hill | VGK | $7,700 | 8.55 | 1.11 |
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.