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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,400 | 20.45 | 2.43 |
| Brayden Point | TBL | $8,300 | 19.47 | 2.35 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,800 | 19.02 | 1.94 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $9,000 | 15.59 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Cates | PHI | $2,600 | 7.43 | 2.86 |
| Jake Evans | MTL | $2,600 | 7.34 | 2.82 |
| Nick Paul | TBL | $3,900 | 10.31 | 2.64 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | WSH | $3,700 | 9.67 | 2.61 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | TBL | $9,900 | 18.90 | 1.91 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,000 | 18.51 | 2.31 |
| Brandon Hagel | TBL | $7,200 | 15.68 | 2.18 |
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $6,600 | 14.95 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Holloway | STL | $3,700 | 12.91 | 3.49 |
| Brett Howden | VGK | $2,900 | 9.88 | 3.41 |
| Simon Holmstrom | NYI | $2,900 | 9.38 | 3.24 |
| Warren Foegele | LAK | $3,600 | 11.58 | 3.22 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $7,400 | 14.62 | 1.98 |
| Noah Dobson | NYI | $6,000 | 13.37 | 2.23 |
| Jakob Chychrun | WSH | $5,500 | 13.37 | 2.43 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,800 | 13.11 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Fehervary | WSH | $2,600 | 7.33 | 2.82 |
| Brayden McNabb | VGK | $3,400 | 9.57 | 2.81 |
| Joel Edmundson | LAK | $2,700 | 7.56 | 2.80 |
| Cam Fowler | STL | $3,300 | 9.23 | 2.80 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Pickard | EDM | $8,400 | 15.52 | 1.85 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,100 | 15.16 | 1.87 |
| Charlie Lindgren | WSH | $7,900 | 13.10 | 1.66 |
| Jordan Binnington | STL | $8,100 | 12.53 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,100 | 15.16 | 1.87 |
| Calvin Pickard | EDM | $8,400 | 15.52 | 1.85 |
| Charlie Lindgren | WSH | $7,900 | 13.10 | 1.66 |
| Jordan Binnington | STL | $8,100 | 12.53 | 1.55 |
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.