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 | $11,000 | 18.81 | 1.71 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $10,000 | 17.22 | 1.72 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $8,200 | 13.62 | 1.66 |
| Roope Hintz | DAL | $7,600 | 7.91 | 1.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $10,000 | 17.22 | 1.72 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $11,000 | 18.81 | 1.71 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $8,200 | 13.62 | 1.66 |
| Mavrik Bourque | DAL | $2,000 | 2.88 | 1.44 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $9,200 | 18.03 | 1.96 |
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $8,600 | 11.59 | 1.35 |
| Jamie Benn | DAL | $7,200 | 10.77 | 1.50 |
| Tyler Seguin | DAL | $7,400 | 10.76 | 1.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $9,200 | 18.03 | 1.96 |
| Connor Brown | EDM | $2,400 | 4.32 | 1.80 |
| Dylan Holloway | EDM | $4,200 | 7.04 | 1.68 |
| Mattias Janmark | EDM | $2,000 | 3.25 | 1.62 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $9,000 | 17.69 | 1.97 |
| Miro Heiskanen | DAL | $8,000 | 13.97 | 1.75 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $6,600 | 10.19 | 1.54 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $6,000 | 9.70 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Broberg | EDM | $2,600 | 6.98 | 2.68 |
| Brett Kulak | EDM | $3,800 | 8.13 | 2.14 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $9,000 | 17.69 | 1.97 |
| Alexander Petrovic | DAL | $2,000 | 3.90 | 1.95 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $9,800 | 14.21 | 1.45 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $9,600 | 9.53 | 0.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $9,800 | 14.21 | 1.45 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $9,600 | 9.53 | 0.99 |
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.