Daily Player Picks
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Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,100 | 17.40 | 1.91 |
| J.T. Miller | NYR | $6,100 | 13.74 | 2.25 |
| Vincent Trocheck | NYR | $5,500 | 11.40 | 2.07 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | EDM | $5,600 | 11.19 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Miller | NYR | $6,100 | 13.74 | 2.25 |
| Sam Carrick | NYR | $2,600 | 5.67 | 2.18 |
| Vincent Trocheck | NYR | $5,500 | 11.40 | 2.07 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | EDM | $5,600 | 11.19 | 2.00 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,800 | 19.83 | 2.25 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,500 | 18.09 | 2.13 |
| Artemi Panarin | NYR | $7,300 | 13.71 | 1.88 |
| Adrian Kempe | LAK | $6,500 | 13.48 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landon Slaggert | CHI | $3,200 | 7.74 | 2.42 |
| Alex Laferriere | LAK | $3,600 | 8.35 | 2.32 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,800 | 19.83 | 2.25 |
| Ryan Donato | CHI | $3,400 | 7.39 | 2.17 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,600 | 14.78 | 2.24 |
| Seth Jones | CHI | $4,600 | 11.42 | 2.48 |
| Adam Fox | NYR | $5,600 | 11.30 | 2.02 |
| Charlie McAvoy | BOS | $5,000 | 10.17 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandre Carrier | MTL | $3,200 | 8.62 | 2.69 |
| Seth Jones | CHI | $4,600 | 11.42 | 2.48 |
| Connor Murphy | CHI | $3,800 | 9.20 | 2.42 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $4,000 | 9.61 | 2.40 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Dobes | MTL | $7,200 | 16.81 | 2.33 |
| Darcy Kuemper | LAK | $8,200 | 15.65 | 1.91 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $8,000 | 13.70 | 1.71 |
| Calvin Pickard | EDM | $8,400 | 12.60 | 1.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Dobes | MTL | $7,200 | 16.81 | 2.33 |
| Darcy Kuemper | LAK | $8,200 | 15.65 | 1.91 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $8,000 | 13.70 | 1.71 |
| Calvin Pickard | EDM | $8,400 | 12.60 | 1.50 |
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.