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 | $11,200 | 18.55 | 1.66 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $10,200 | 18.29 | 1.79 |
| J.T. Miller | VAN | $8,600 | 12.59 | 1.46 |
| Elias Lindholm | VAN | $7,400 | 9.75 | 1.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Carrick | EDM | $2,000 | 4.16 | 2.08 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $10,200 | 18.29 | 1.79 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $11,200 | 18.55 | 1.66 |
| J.T. Miller | VAN | $8,600 | 12.59 | 1.46 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $9,200 | 14.27 | 1.55 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | EDM | $7,600 | 10.67 | 1.40 |
| Conor Garland | VAN | $6,400 | 10.06 | 1.57 |
| Evander Kane | EDM | $6,800 | 9.34 | 1.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Brown | EDM | $2,000 | 4.26 | 2.13 |
| Dylan Holloway | EDM | $3,400 | 7.11 | 2.09 |
| Phillip Di Giuseppe | VAN | $2,000 | 3.32 | 1.66 |
| Conor Garland | VAN | $6,400 | 10.06 | 1.57 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $8,800 | 16.13 | 1.83 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $7,200 | 11.30 | 1.57 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $6,000 | 10.41 | 1.73 |
| Quinn Hughes | VAN | $7,800 | 9.87 | 1.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Kulak | EDM | $2,200 | 6.13 | 2.79 |
| Vincent Desharnais | EDM | $2,600 | 5.52 | 2.12 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $8,800 | 16.13 | 1.83 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $6,000 | 10.41 | 1.73 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $9,400 | 9.92 | 1.05 |
| Arturs Silovs | VAN | $9,800 | 8.35 | 0.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $9,400 | 9.92 | 1.05 |
| Arturs Silovs | VAN | $9,800 | 8.35 | 0.85 |
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.