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 | $8,800 | 20.46 | 2.33 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,800 | 15.50 | 1.58 |
| Sebastian Aho | CAR | $6,800 | 12.43 | 1.83 |
| Marco Rossi | MIN | $4,800 | 10.37 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Staal | CAR | $3,200 | 9.05 | 2.83 |
| Adam Henrique | EDM | $2,800 | 6.91 | 2.47 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,800 | 20.46 | 2.33 |
| Ryan McLeod | BUF | $2,700 | 5.93 | 2.20 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $6,500 | 12.59 | 1.94 |
| Seth Jarvis | CAR | $6,300 | 12.08 | 1.92 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $7,300 | 11.95 | 1.64 |
| Mats Zuccarello | MIN | $5,100 | 10.96 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viktor Arvidsson | EDM | $3,800 | 10.32 | 2.72 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | EDM | $2,900 | 7.86 | 2.71 |
| Jack Quinn | BUF | $3,300 | 8.25 | 2.50 |
| Jordan Martinook | CAR | $2,700 | 6.49 | 2.40 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $6,600 | 13.55 | 2.05 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,000 | 12.63 | 1.80 |
| Brent Burns | CAR | $4,400 | 10.64 | 2.42 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $4,700 | 10.03 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Kulak | EDM | $3,100 | 7.83 | 2.53 |
| Brent Burns | CAR | $4,400 | 10.64 | 2.42 |
| Bowen Byram | BUF | $3,500 | 8.20 | 2.34 |
| Jake Middleton | MIN | $3,900 | 9.08 | 2.33 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Pickard | EDM | $8,000 | 12.77 | 1.60 |
| Dustin Tokarski | CAR | $8,200 | 10.94 | 1.33 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $7,400 | 9.91 | 1.34 |
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | BUF | $7,200 | 7.13 | 0.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Pickard | EDM | $8,000 | 12.77 | 1.60 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $7,400 | 9.91 | 1.34 |
| Dustin Tokarski | CAR | $8,200 | 10.94 | 1.33 |
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | BUF | $7,200 | 7.13 | 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.