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 | 19.83 | 2.25 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,000 | 17.02 | 1.89 |
| Jack Hughes | NJD | $8,500 | 16.32 | 1.92 |
| Dylan Larkin | DET | $6,500 | 14.10 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | EDM | $4,800 | 11.45 | 2.39 |
| Noah Cates | PHI | $3,600 | 8.39 | 2.33 |
| Kevin Hayes | PIT | $2,900 | 6.68 | 2.30 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,800 | 19.83 | 2.25 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickard Rakell | PIT | $6,600 | 14.56 | 2.21 |
| Adrian Kempe | LAK | $6,700 | 14.50 | 2.16 |
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $6,800 | 14.28 | 2.10 |
| Jordan Kyrou | STL | $6,000 | 12.97 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondrej Palat | NJD | $3,200 | 7.88 | 2.46 |
| Jaden Schwartz | SEA | $4,900 | 11.64 | 2.37 |
| Cody Glass | PIT | $2,600 | 6.04 | 2.32 |
| Will Smith | SJS | $2,800 | 6.50 | 2.32 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Hughes | VAN | $7,300 | 14.82 | 2.03 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,300 | 13.68 | 2.17 |
| Colton Parayko | STL | $5,900 | 12.34 | 2.09 |
| Jake Walman | SJS | $6,000 | 12.01 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Ceci | SJS | $3,400 | 7.88 | 2.32 |
| Jordan Spence | LAK | $3,000 | 6.84 | 2.28 |
| Filip Hronek | VAN | $3,100 | 7.02 | 2.26 |
| Joel Edmundson | LAK | $2,700 | 6.07 | 2.25 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | LAK | $7,400 | 17.32 | 2.34 |
| Jake Allen | NJD | $7,600 | 14.20 | 1.87 |
| Jordan Binnington | STL | $7,900 | 12.68 | 1.60 |
| Calvin Pickard | EDM | $8,400 | 12.11 | 1.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | LAK | $7,400 | 17.32 | 2.34 |
| Jake Allen | NJD | $7,600 | 14.20 | 1.87 |
| Jordan Binnington | STL | $7,900 | 12.68 | 1.60 |
| Alex Nedeljkovic | PIT | $8,200 | 11.94 | 1.46 |
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.