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 | $8,900 | 25.41 | 2.85 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $8,800 | 23.09 | 2.62 |
| Robert Thomas | STL | $7,100 | 16.96 | 2.39 |
| Aleksander Barkov | FLA | $7,700 | 16.63 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,900 | 25.41 | 2.85 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $8,800 | 23.09 | 2.62 |
| Robert Thomas | STL | $7,100 | 16.96 | 2.39 |
| Jesper Boqvist | FLA | $3,700 | 8.46 | 2.29 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | MON | $7,000 | 17.61 | 2.52 |
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $8,100 | 16.25 | 2.01 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | FLA | $7,700 | 16.19 | 2.10 |
| Dylan Holloway | STL | $5,900 | 16.00 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Holloway | STL | $5,900 | 16.00 | 2.71 |
| Troy Terry | ANH | $6,000 | 15.29 | 2.55 |
| Cole Caufield | MON | $7,000 | 17.61 | 2.52 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | NSH | $6,500 | 15.97 | 2.46 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,700 | 16.23 | 2.42 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $6,800 | 14.90 | 2.19 |
| Erik Karlsson | PIT | $6,000 | 13.49 | 2.25 |
| Colton Parayko | STL | $5,900 | 12.86 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,700 | 16.23 | 2.42 |
| Cam Fowler | STL | $4,600 | 11.07 | 2.41 |
| Erik Karlsson | PIT | $6,000 | 13.49 | 2.25 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $5,600 | 12.55 | 2.24 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,400 | 20.91 | 2.49 |
| Sam Montembeault | MON | $7,400 | 15.15 | 2.05 |
| Spencer Knight | FLA | $8,100 | 14.15 | 1.75 |
| Jordan Binnington | STL | $7,700 | 13.47 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,400 | 20.91 | 2.49 |
| Sam Montembeault | MON | $7,400 | 15.15 | 2.05 |
| Lukas Dostal | ANH | $6,900 | 13.35 | 1.94 |
| Spencer Knight | FLA | $8,100 | 14.15 | 1.75 |
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.