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 | $9,500 | 16.24 | 1.71 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,500 | 16.08 | 1.89 |
| Vincent Trocheck | NYR | $6,600 | 13.46 | 2.04 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $5,800 | 13.36 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclay Goodrow | NYR | $2,700 | 7.86 | 2.91 |
| Anton Lundell | FLA | $3,800 | 8.92 | 2.35 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $5,800 | 13.36 | 2.30 |
| Tyler Seguin | DAL | $5,300 | 11.51 | 2.17 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $6,900 | 16.77 | 2.43 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | FLA | $7,400 | 15.71 | 2.12 |
| Artemi Panarin | NYR | $7,200 | 15.01 | 2.08 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $7,600 | 14.74 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $6,900 | 16.77 | 2.43 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | DAL | $3,200 | 7.54 | 2.35 |
| Dylan Holloway | EDM | $3,100 | 7.20 | 2.32 |
| Chris Kreider | NYR | $5,700 | 13.14 | 2.31 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miro Heiskanen | DAL | $5,600 | 15.25 | 2.72 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,500 | 15.11 | 2.33 |
| Adam Fox | NYR | $5,300 | 12.46 | 2.35 |
| Gustav Forsling | FLA | $3,900 | 10.18 | 2.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miro Heiskanen | DAL | $5,600 | 15.25 | 2.72 |
| Chris Tanev | DAL | $3,600 | 9.79 | 2.72 |
| Gustav Forsling | FLA | $3,900 | 10.18 | 2.61 |
| Brett Kulak | EDM | $2,600 | 6.66 | 2.56 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,000 | 16.25 | 2.03 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,400 | 8.85 | 1.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,000 | 16.25 | 2.03 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,400 | 8.85 | 1.20 |
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.